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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.30, 12,551.20 and 2,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.30, 12,551.20 and 2,821.15 is: 4,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.30 : 12,551.20 = 2,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.30/12,551.20 = 2,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.30x = 12,551.20 × 2,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.30x = 35,408,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408,817.88/8,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.80

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