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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.18, 12,532.17 and 2,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.18, 12,532.17 and 2,807.30 is: 4,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.18 : 12,532.17 = 2,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.18/12,532.17 = 2,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.18x = 12,532.17 × 2,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.18x = 35,181,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,181,498.18/8,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.25

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