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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.28, 12,802.08 and 2,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.28, 12,802.08 and 2,377.28 is: 3,566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.28 : 12,802.08 = 2,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.28/12,802.08 = 2,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.28x = 12,802.08 × 2,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.28x = 30,434,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,434,150.69/8,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.52

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