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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.13, 12,799.69 and 2,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.13, 12,799.69 and 2,377.13 is: 3,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.13 : 12,799.69 = 2,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.13/12,799.69 = 2,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.13x = 12,799.69 × 2,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.13x = 30,426,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426,457.15/8,533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.69

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