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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.47, 12,524.32 and 2,801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.47, 12,524.32 and 2,801.89 is: 4,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.47 : 12,524.32 = 2,801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.47/12,524.32 = 2,801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.47x = 12,524.32 × 2,801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.47x = 35,091,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,786.12/8,348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.38

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