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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.37, 12,582.68 and 2,767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.37, 12,582.68 and 2,767.13 is: 4,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.37 : 12,582.68 = 2,767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.37/12,582.68 = 2,767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.37x = 12,582.68 × 2,767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.37x = 34,817,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817,881.74/8,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.24

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