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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.11, 12,526.11 and 2,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.11, 12,526.11 and 2,803.84 is: 4,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.11 : 12,526.11 = 2,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.11/12,526.11 = 2,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.11x = 12,526.11 × 2,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.11x = 35,121,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,121,208.26/8,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.08

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