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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.52, 12,522.72 and 2,801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.52, 12,522.72 and 2,801.41 is: 4,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.52 : 12,522.72 = 2,801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.52/12,522.72 = 2,801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.52x = 12,522.72 × 2,801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.52x = 35,081,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,210.42/8,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.59

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