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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.76, 12,538.02 and 2,810.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.76, 12,538.02 and 2,810.92 is: 4,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.76 : 12,538.02 = 2,810.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.76/12,538.02 = 2,810.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.76x = 12,538.02 × 2,810.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.76x = 35,243,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243,371.18/8,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.34

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