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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.98, 12,528.08 and 2,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.98, 12,528.08 and 2,804.40 is: 4,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.98 : 12,528.08 = 2,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.98/12,528.08 = 2,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.98x = 12,528.08 × 2,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.98x = 35,133,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,747.55/8,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.14

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