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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.61, 12,581.04 and 2,842.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.61, 12,581.04 and 2,842.07 is: 4,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.61 : 12,581.04 = 2,842.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.61/12,581.04 = 2,842.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.61x = 12,581.04 × 2,842.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.61x = 35,756,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,756,133.45/8,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.43

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