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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.82, 12,534.82 and 2,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.82, 12,534.82 and 2,806.78 is: 4,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.82 : 12,534.82 = 2,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.82/12,534.82 = 2,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.82x = 12,534.82 × 2,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.82x = 35,182,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182,482.08/8,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.54

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