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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.47, 12,568.05 and 2,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.47, 12,568.05 and 2,832.60 is: 4,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.47 : 12,568.05 = 2,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.47/12,568.05 = 2,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.47x = 12,568.05 × 2,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.47x = 35,600,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600,258.43/8,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.00

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