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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.11, 12,526.61 and 2,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.11, 12,526.61 and 2,803.99 is: 4,206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.11 : 12,526.61 = 2,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.11/12,526.61 = 2,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.11x = 12,526.61 × 2,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.11x = 35,124,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,443.84/8,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.46

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