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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.74, 12,566.83 and 2,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.74, 12,566.83 and 2,835.18 is: 4,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.74 : 12,566.83 = 2,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.74/12,566.83 = 2,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.74x = 12,566.83 × 2,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.74x = 35,629,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,225.08/8,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.80

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