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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.96, 12,517.86 and 2,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.96, 12,517.86 and 2,501.16 is: 3,752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.96 : 12,517.86 = 2,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.96/12,517.86 = 2,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.96x = 12,517.86 × 2,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.96x = 31,309,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309,170.72/8,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.32

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