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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.95, 12,525.99 and 2,804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.95, 12,525.99 and 2,804.41 is: 4,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.95 : 12,525.99 = 2,804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.95/12,525.99 = 2,804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.95x = 12,525.99 × 2,804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.95x = 35,128,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,128,011.62/8,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.47

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