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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.52, 12,560.30 and 2,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.52, 12,560.30 and 2,826.91 is: 4,240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.52 : 12,560.30 = 2,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.52/12,560.30 = 2,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.52x = 12,560.30 × 2,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.52x = 35,506,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506,837.67/8,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.37

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