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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.57, 12,525.44 and 2,801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.57, 12,525.44 and 2,801.07 is: 4,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.57 : 12,525.44 = 2,801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.57/12,525.44 = 2,801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.57x = 12,525.44 × 2,801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.57x = 35,084,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,084,620.22/8,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.97

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