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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.10, 12,523.77 and 2,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.10, 12,523.77 and 2,803.14 is: 4,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.10 : 12,523.77 = 2,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.10/12,523.77 = 2,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.10x = 12,523.77 × 2,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.10x = 35,105,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105,880.64/8,351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.74

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