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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.46, 12,521.28 and 2,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.46, 12,521.28 and 2,801.62 is: 4,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.46 : 12,521.28 = 2,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.46/12,521.28 = 2,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.46x = 12,521.28 × 2,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.46x = 35,079,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079,868.47/8,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.45

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