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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.33, 12,624.90 and 2,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.33, 12,624.90 and 2,793 is: 4,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.33 : 12,624.90 = 2,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.33/12,624.90 = 2,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.33x = 12,624.90 × 2,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.33x = 35,261,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261,345.70/8,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.13

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