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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.64, 12,566.32 and 2,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.64, 12,566.32 and 2,830.32 is: 4,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.64 : 12,566.32 = 2,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.64/12,566.32 = 2,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.64x = 12,566.32 × 2,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.64x = 35,566,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,699.75/8,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.94

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