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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.44, 12,529.74 and 2,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.44, 12,529.74 and 2,808.36 is: 4,210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.44 : 12,529.74 = 2,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.44/12,529.74 = 2,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.44x = 12,529.74 × 2,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.44x = 35,188,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,020.63/8,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.89

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