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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.27, 12,554.10 and 2,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.27, 12,554.10 and 2,826.69 is: 4,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.27 : 12,554.10 = 2,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.27/12,554.10 = 2,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.27x = 12,554.10 × 2,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.27x = 35,486,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,548.93/8,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.07

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