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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.33, 12,519.90 and 2,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.33, 12,519.90 and 2,502.39 is: 3,753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.33 : 12,519.90 = 2,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.33/12,519.90 = 2,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.33x = 12,519.90 × 2,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.33x = 31,329,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,329,672.56/8,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.71

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