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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.23, 12,524.91 and 2,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.23, 12,524.91 and 2,803.62 is: 4,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.23 : 12,524.91 = 2,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.23/12,524.91 = 2,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.23x = 12,524.91 × 2,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.23x = 35,115,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,088.17/8,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.28

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