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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.77, 12,524.85 and 2,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.77, 12,524.85 and 2,803.29 is: 4,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.77 : 12,524.85 = 2,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.77/12,524.85 = 2,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.77x = 12,524.85 × 2,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.77x = 35,110,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,110,786.76/8,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.00

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