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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.57, 12,525.81 and 2,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.57, 12,525.81 and 2,110.58 is: 3,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.57 : 12,525.81 = 2,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.57/12,525.81 = 2,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.57x = 12,525.81 × 2,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.57x = 26,436,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436,724.07/8,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.86

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