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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.43, 12,652.52 and 2,891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.43, 12,652.52 and 2,891.33 is: 4,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.43 : 12,652.52 = 2,891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.43/12,652.52 = 2,891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.43x = 12,652.52 × 2,891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.43x = 36,582,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,582,580.38/8,437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.75

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