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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.92, 12,526.90 and 2,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.92, 12,526.90 and 2,803.80 is: 4,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.92 : 12,526.90 = 2,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.92/12,526.90 = 2,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.92x = 12,526.90 × 2,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.92x = 35,122,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,122,942.60/8,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.88

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