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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.38, 12,559.05 and 2,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.38, 12,559.05 and 2,750.76 is: 4,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.38 : 12,559.05 = 2,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.38/12,559.05 = 2,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.38x = 12,559.05 × 2,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.38x = 34,546,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546,932.38/8,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.81

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