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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.75, 12,822.35 and 2,391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.75, 12,822.35 and 2,391.75 is: 3,587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.75 : 12,822.35 = 2,391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.75/12,822.35 = 2,391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.75x = 12,822.35 × 2,391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.75x = 30,667,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,667,843.65/8,547.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.83

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