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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.38, 12,552.70 and 2,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.38, 12,552.70 and 2,822.60 is: 4,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.38 : 12,552.70 = 2,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.38/12,552.70 = 2,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.38x = 12,552.70 × 2,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.38x = 35,431,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,431,202.09/8,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.43

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