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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.72, 12,681.86 and 2,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.72, 12,681.86 and 2,833.25 is: 4,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.72 : 12,681.86 = 2,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.72/12,681.86 = 2,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.72x = 12,681.86 × 2,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.72x = 35,930,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930,802.27/8,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.79

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