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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.78, 12,530.97 and 2,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.78, 12,530.97 and 2,807.30 is: 4,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.78 : 12,530.97 = 2,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.78/12,530.97 = 2,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.78x = 12,530.97 × 2,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.78x = 35,178,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178,192.08/8,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.05

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