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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.73, 12,526.04 and 2,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.73, 12,526.04 and 2,803.61 is: 4,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.73 : 12,526.04 = 2,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.73/12,526.04 = 2,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.73x = 12,526.04 × 2,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.73x = 35,118,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,169.33/8,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.90

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