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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.88, 12,573.12 and 2,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.88, 12,573.12 and 2,833.95 is: 4,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.88 : 12,573.12 = 2,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.88/12,573.12 = 2,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.88x = 12,573.12 × 2,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.88x = 35,631,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631,593.42/8,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.53

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