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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.13, 12,519.20 and 2,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.13, 12,519.20 and 2,502.75 is: 3,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.13 : 12,519.20 = 2,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.13/12,519.20 = 2,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.13x = 12,519.20 × 2,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.13x = 31,332,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332,427.80/8,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.13

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