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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.96, 12,552.12 and 2,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.96, 12,552.12 and 2,822.04 is: 4,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.96 : 12,552.12 = 2,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.96/12,552.12 = 2,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.96x = 12,552.12 × 2,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.96x = 35,422,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,584.72/8,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.09

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