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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.34, 12,559.82 and 2,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.34, 12,559.82 and 2,825.27 is: 4,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.34 : 12,559.82 = 2,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.34/12,559.82 = 2,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.34x = 12,559.82 × 2,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.34x = 35,484,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,805.73/8,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.34

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