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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.43, 12,554.40 and 2,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.43, 12,554.40 and 2,826.86 is: 4,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.43 : 12,554.40 = 2,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.43/12,554.40 = 2,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.43x = 12,554.40 × 2,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.43x = 35,489,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,531.18/8,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.34

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