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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.10, 12,524.60 and 2,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.10, 12,524.60 and 2,804.32 is: 4,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.10 : 12,524.60 = 2,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.10/12,524.60 = 2,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.10x = 12,524.60 × 2,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.10x = 35,122,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,122,986.27/8,351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.79

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