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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.76, 12,576.74 and 2,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.76, 12,576.74 and 2,836.26 is: 4,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.76 : 12,576.74 = 2,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.76/12,576.74 = 2,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.76x = 12,576.74 × 2,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.76x = 35,670,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670,890.41/8,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.25

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