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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.45, 12,564.77 and 2,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.45, 12,564.77 and 2,136.45 is: 3,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.45 : 12,564.77 = 2,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.45/12,564.77 = 2,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.45x = 12,564.77 × 2,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.45x = 26,843,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,968.78/8,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.70

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