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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.03, 12,509.10 and 2,495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.03, 12,509.10 and 2,495.25 is: 3,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.03 : 12,509.10 = 2,495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.03/12,509.10 = 2,495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.03x = 12,509.10 × 2,495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.03x = 31,213,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213,331.78/8,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.59

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