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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.33, 12,565.31 and 2,136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.33, 12,565.31 and 2,136.39 is: 3,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.33 : 12,565.31 = 2,136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.33/12,565.31 = 2,136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.33x = 12,565.31 × 2,136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.33x = 26,844,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844,443.71/8,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.80

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