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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.76, 12,563.64 and 2,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.76, 12,563.64 and 2,219.76 is: 3,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.76 : 12,563.64 = 2,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.76/12,563.64 = 2,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.76x = 12,563.64 × 2,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.76x = 27,888,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888,265.53/8,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.64

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