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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.51, 12,573.36 and 2,834.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.51, 12,573.36 and 2,834.01 is: 4,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.51 : 12,573.36 = 2,834.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.51/12,573.36 = 2,834.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.51x = 12,573.36 × 2,834.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.51x = 35,633,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633,027.97/8,382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.88

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