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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.13, 12,550.92 and 2,824.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.13, 12,550.92 and 2,824.57 is: 4,233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.13 : 12,550.92 = 2,824.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.13/12,550.92 = 2,824.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.13x = 12,550.92 × 2,824.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.13x = 35,450,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,889.35/8,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.89

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