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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.72, 12,517.26 and 2,501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.72, 12,517.26 and 2,501.44 is: 3,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.72 : 12,517.26 = 2,501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.72/12,517.26 = 2,501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.72x = 12,517.26 × 2,501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.72x = 31,311,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,311,174.85/8,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.21

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