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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.07, 12,573.18 and 2,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.07, 12,573.18 and 2,835.44 is: 4,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.07 : 12,573.18 = 2,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.07/12,573.18 = 2,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.07x = 12,573.18 × 2,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.07x = 35,650,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,497.50/8,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.19

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