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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.28, 12,531.60 and 2,807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.28, 12,531.60 and 2,807.79 is: 4,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.28 : 12,531.60 = 2,807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.28/12,531.60 = 2,807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.28x = 12,531.60 × 2,807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.28x = 35,186,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,101.16/8,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.75

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