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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.93, 12,528.80 and 2,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.93, 12,528.80 and 2,805.05 is: 4,207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.93 : 12,528.80 = 2,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.93/12,528.80 = 2,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.93x = 12,528.80 × 2,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.93x = 35,143,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,833.77/8,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.87

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