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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.51, 12,526.92 and 2,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.51, 12,526.92 and 2,805.44 is: 4,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.51 : 12,526.92 = 2,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.51/12,526.92 = 2,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.51x = 12,526.92 × 2,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.51x = 35,143,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,567.04/8,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.55

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