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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.01, 12,571.62 and 2,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.01, 12,571.62 and 2,835.22 is: 4,252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.01 : 12,571.62 = 2,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.01/12,571.62 = 2,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.01x = 12,571.62 × 2,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.01x = 35,643,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643,308.46/8,382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.36

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