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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.76, 12,526.32 and 2,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.76, 12,526.32 and 2,804.28 is: 4,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.76 : 12,526.32 = 2,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.76/12,526.32 = 2,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.76x = 12,526.32 × 2,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.76x = 35,127,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,308.65/8,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.48

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