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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.51, 12,565.76 and 2,830.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.51, 12,565.76 and 2,830.41 is: 4,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.51 : 12,565.76 = 2,830.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.51/12,565.76 = 2,830.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.51x = 12,565.76 × 2,830.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.51x = 35,566,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,238.61/8,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.95

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