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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.97, 12,556.13 and 2,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.97, 12,556.13 and 2,824.92 is: 4,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.97 : 12,556.13 = 2,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.97/12,556.13 = 2,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.97x = 12,556.13 × 2,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.97x = 35,470,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470,048.64/8,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.77

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