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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.77, 12,529.46 and 2,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.77, 12,529.46 and 2,806.30 is: 4,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.77 : 12,529.46 = 2,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.77/12,529.46 = 2,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.77x = 12,529.46 × 2,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.77x = 35,161,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,399.29/8,352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.55

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