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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.16, 12,530.08 and 2,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.16, 12,530.08 and 2,807.60 is: 4,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.16 : 12,530.08 = 2,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.16/12,530.08 = 2,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.16x = 12,530.08 × 2,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.16x = 35,179,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,452.61/8,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.00

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