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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.73, 12,527.54 and 2,804.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.73, 12,527.54 and 2,804.61 is: 4,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.73 : 12,527.54 = 2,804.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.73/12,527.54 = 2,804.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.73x = 12,527.54 × 2,804.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.73x = 35,134,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134,863.96/8,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.40

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