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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.10, 12,753.13 and 2,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.10, 12,753.13 and 2,262.11 is: 3,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.10 : 12,753.13 = 2,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.10/12,753.13 = 2,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.10x = 12,753.13 × 2,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.10x = 28,848,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,962.56/8,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.16

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