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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.23, 12,527.91 and 2,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.23, 12,527.91 and 2,805.62 is: 4,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.23 : 12,527.91 = 2,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.23/12,527.91 = 2,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.23x = 12,527.91 × 2,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.23x = 35,148,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,492.21/8,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.28

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