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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.76, 12,560.64 and 2,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.76, 12,560.64 and 2,217.76 is: 3,326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.76 : 12,560.64 = 2,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.76/12,560.64 = 2,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.76x = 12,560.64 × 2,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.76x = 27,856,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856,484.97/8,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.64

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