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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.04, 12,512.04 and 2,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.04, 12,512.04 and 2,496.52 is: 3,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.04 : 12,512.04 = 2,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.04/12,512.04 = 2,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.04x = 12,512.04 × 2,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.04x = 31,236,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236,558.10/8,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.37

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