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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.26, 12,531.61 and 2,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.26, 12,531.61 and 2,807.80 is: 4,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.26 : 12,531.61 = 2,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.26/12,531.61 = 2,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.26x = 12,531.61 × 2,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.26x = 35,186,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,254.56/8,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.77

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