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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.76, 12,530.86 and 2,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.76, 12,530.86 and 2,807.30 is: 4,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.76 : 12,530.86 = 2,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.76/12,530.86 = 2,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.76x = 12,530.86 × 2,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.76x = 35,177,883.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,883.28/8,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.02

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