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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373, 12,565.26 and 2,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373, 12,565.26 and 2,901 is: 4,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373 : 12,565.26 = 2,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373/12,565.26 = 2,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373x = 12,565.26 × 2,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373x = 36,451,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,819.26/8,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.50

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