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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.22, 12,561.89 and 2,828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.22, 12,561.89 and 2,828.93 is: 4,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.22 : 12,561.89 = 2,828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.22/12,561.89 = 2,828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.22x = 12,561.89 × 2,828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.22x = 35,536,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536,630.52/8,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.05

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