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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.80, 12,526.24 and 2,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.80, 12,526.24 and 2,194.80 is: 3,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.80 : 12,526.24 = 2,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.80/12,526.24 = 2,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.80x = 12,526.24 × 2,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.80x = 27,492,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,591.55/8,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.21

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