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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.86, 12,526.32 and 2,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.86, 12,526.32 and 2,804.04 is: 4,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.86 : 12,526.32 = 2,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.86/12,526.32 = 2,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.86x = 12,526.32 × 2,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.86x = 35,124,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,302.33/8,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.07

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