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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.68, 12,531.92 and 2,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.68, 12,531.92 and 2,807.52 is: 4,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.68 : 12,531.92 = 2,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.68/12,531.92 = 2,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.68x = 12,531.92 × 2,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.68x = 35,183,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183,616.04/8,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.75

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