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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.84, 12,801.43 and 2,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.84, 12,801.43 and 2,376.84 is: 3,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.84 : 12,801.43 = 2,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.84/12,801.43 = 2,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.84x = 12,801.43 × 2,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.84x = 30,426,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426,988.49/8,532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.87

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