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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.85, 12,533.82 and 2,810.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.85, 12,533.82 and 2,810.35 is: 4,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.85 : 12,533.82 = 2,810.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.85/12,533.82 = 2,810.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.85x = 12,533.82 × 2,810.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.85x = 35,224,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,421.04/8,358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.03

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