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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.96, 12,556.62 and 2,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.96, 12,556.62 and 2,825.04 is: 4,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.96 : 12,556.62 = 2,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.96/12,556.62 = 2,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.96x = 12,556.62 × 2,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.96x = 35,472,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472,953.76/8,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.59

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