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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.61, 12,526.98 and 2,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.61, 12,526.98 and 2,805.07 is: 4,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.61 : 12,526.98 = 2,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.61/12,526.98 = 2,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.61x = 12,526.98 × 2,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.61x = 35,139,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,010.45/8,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.45

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