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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.11, 12,524.61 and 2,802.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.11, 12,524.61 and 2,802.84 is: 4,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.11 : 12,524.61 = 2,802.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.11/12,524.61 = 2,802.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.11x = 12,524.61 × 2,802.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.11x = 35,104,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104,477.89/8,349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.58

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