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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.53, 12,562.53 and 2,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.53, 12,562.53 and 2,829.43 is: 4,242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.53 : 12,562.53 = 2,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.53/12,562.53 = 2,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.53x = 12,562.53 × 2,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.53x = 35,544,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544,799.26/8,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.87

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