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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.99, 12,569.60 and 2,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.99, 12,569.60 and 2,833.56 is: 4,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.99 : 12,569.60 = 2,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.99/12,569.60 = 2,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.99x = 12,569.60 × 2,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.99x = 35,616,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616,701.61/8,379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.21

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