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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.73, 12,522.66 and 2,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.73, 12,522.66 and 2,802.12 is: 4,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.73 : 12,522.66 = 2,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.73/12,522.66 = 2,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.73x = 12,522.66 × 2,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.73x = 35,089,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,933.43/8,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.03

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