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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.50, 12,802.83 and 2,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.50, 12,802.83 and 2,378.50 is: 3,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.50 : 12,802.83 = 2,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.50/12,802.83 = 2,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.50x = 12,802.83 × 2,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.50x = 30,451,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451,531.16/8,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.05

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