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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,378.61, 12,568.53 and 2,830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,378.61, 12,568.53 and 2,830.11 is: 4,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,378.61 : 12,568.53 = 2,830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,378.61/12,568.53 = 2,830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,378.61x = 12,568.53 × 2,830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,378.61x = 35,570,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,322.44/8,378.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.37

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