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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.04, 12,574.53 and 2,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.04, 12,574.53 and 2,836.89 is: 4,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.04 : 12,574.53 = 2,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.04/12,574.53 = 2,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.04x = 12,574.53 × 2,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.04x = 35,672,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672,558.41/8,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.82

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