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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.74, 12,526.74 and 2,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.74, 12,526.74 and 2,804.12 is: 4,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.74 : 12,526.74 = 2,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.74/12,526.74 = 2,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.74x = 12,526.74 × 2,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.74x = 35,126,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,126,419.54/8,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.38

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