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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.92, 12,528.96 and 2,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.92, 12,528.96 and 2,805.88 is: 4,209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.92 : 12,528.96 = 2,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.92/12,528.96 = 2,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.92x = 12,528.96 × 2,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.92x = 35,154,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,758.28/8,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.18

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