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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.44, 12,519.24 and 2,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.44, 12,519.24 and 2,801.36 is: 4,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.44 : 12,519.24 = 2,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.44/12,519.24 = 2,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.44x = 12,519.24 × 2,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.44x = 35,070,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070,898.17/8,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.39

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