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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.63, 12,551.67 and 2,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.63, 12,551.67 and 2,825.07 is: 4,234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.63 : 12,551.67 = 2,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.63/12,551.67 = 2,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.63x = 12,551.67 × 2,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.63x = 35,459,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459,346.37/8,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.64

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