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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.04, 12,513.54 and 2,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.04, 12,513.54 and 2,497.52 is: 3,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.04 : 12,513.54 = 2,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.04/12,513.54 = 2,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.04x = 12,513.54 × 2,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.04x = 31,252,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252,816.42/8,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.87

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