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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.08, 12,529.44 and 2,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.08, 12,529.44 and 2,806.56 is: 4,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.08 : 12,529.44 = 2,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.08/12,529.44 = 2,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.08x = 12,529.44 × 2,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.08x = 35,164,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164,625.13/8,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.27

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