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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.16, 12,536.36 and 2,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.16, 12,536.36 and 2,810.48 is: 4,215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.16 : 12,536.36 = 2,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.16/12,536.36 = 2,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.16x = 12,536.36 × 2,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.16x = 35,233,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233,175.00/8,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.93

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