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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.23, 12,523.41 and 2,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.23, 12,523.41 and 2,802.62 is: 4,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.23 : 12,523.41 = 2,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.23/12,523.41 = 2,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.23x = 12,523.41 × 2,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.23x = 35,098,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,296.72/8,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.78

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