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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.58, 12,525.42 and 2,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.58, 12,525.42 and 2,110.52 is: 3,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.58 : 12,525.42 = 2,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.58/12,525.42 = 2,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.58x = 12,525.42 × 2,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.58x = 26,435,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,149.42/8,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.67

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