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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.98, 12,515.87 and 2,501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.98, 12,515.87 and 2,501.59 is: 3,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.98 : 12,515.87 = 2,501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.98/12,515.87 = 2,501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.98x = 12,515.87 × 2,501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.98x = 31,309,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309,500.15/8,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.90

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