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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,345.52, 12,519.77 and 2,800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,345.52, 12,519.77 and 2,800.67 is: 4,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,345.52 : 12,519.77 = 2,800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,345.52/12,519.77 = 2,800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,345.52x = 12,519.77 × 2,800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,345.52x = 35,063,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063,667.64/8,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.50

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