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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.99, 12,517.48 and 2,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.99, 12,517.48 and 2,501.60 is: 3,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.99 : 12,517.48 = 2,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.99/12,517.48 = 2,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.99x = 12,517.48 × 2,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.99x = 31,313,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313,665.38/8,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.39

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