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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.49, 12,527.17 and 2,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.49, 12,527.17 and 2,804.36 is: 4,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.49 : 12,527.17 = 2,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.49/12,527.17 = 2,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.49x = 12,527.17 × 2,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.49x = 35,130,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,718.77/8,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.03

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