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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.48, 12,512.16 and 2,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.48, 12,512.16 and 2,497.44 is: 3,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.48 : 12,512.16 = 2,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.48/12,512.16 = 2,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.48x = 12,512.16 × 2,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.48x = 31,248,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248,368.87/8,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.59

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