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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.37, 12,585.67 and 2,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.37, 12,585.67 and 2,769.13 is: 4,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.37 : 12,585.67 = 2,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.37/12,585.67 = 2,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.37x = 12,585.67 × 2,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.37x = 34,851,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851,356.37/8,391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.24

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