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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.62, 12,567.61 and 2,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.62, 12,567.61 and 2,833.08 is: 4,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.62 : 12,567.61 = 2,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.62/12,567.61 = 2,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.62x = 12,567.61 × 2,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.62x = 35,605,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605,037.46/8,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.98

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