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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.58, 12,522.35 and 2,801.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.58, 12,522.35 and 2,801.49 is: 4,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.58 : 12,522.35 = 2,801.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.58/12,522.35 = 2,801.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.58x = 12,522.35 × 2,801.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.58x = 35,081,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,238.30/8,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.56

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