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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.17, 12,523.38 and 2,802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.17, 12,523.38 and 2,802.11 is: 4,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.17 : 12,523.38 = 2,802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.17/12,523.38 = 2,802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.17x = 12,523.38 × 2,802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.17x = 35,091,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,888.33/8,349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.04

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