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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.47, 12,555.38 and 2,824.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.47, 12,555.38 and 2,824.41 is: 4,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.47 : 12,555.38 = 2,824.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.47/12,555.38 = 2,824.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.47x = 12,555.38 × 2,824.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.47x = 35,461,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461,540.83/8,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.01

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