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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.09, 12,514.91 and 2,500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.09, 12,514.91 and 2,500.02 is: 3,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.09 : 12,514.91 = 2,500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.09/12,514.91 = 2,500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.09x = 12,514.91 × 2,500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.09x = 31,287,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,287,512.80/8,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.11

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