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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.31, 12,568.74 and 2,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.31, 12,568.74 and 2,832.61 is: 4,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.31 : 12,568.74 = 2,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.31/12,568.74 = 2,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.31x = 12,568.74 × 2,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.31x = 35,602,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,338.61/8,379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.84

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