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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.02, 12,523.47 and 2,801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.02, 12,523.47 and 2,801.91 is: 4,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.02 : 12,523.47 = 2,801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.02/12,523.47 = 2,801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.02x = 12,523.47 × 2,801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.02x = 35,089,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,635.83/8,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.35

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