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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.56, 12,579.84 and 2,843.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.56, 12,579.84 and 2,843.81 is: 4,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.56 : 12,579.84 = 2,843.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.56/12,579.84 = 2,843.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.56x = 12,579.84 × 2,843.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.56x = 35,774,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774,674.79/8,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.72

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