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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.34, 12,520.11 and 2,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.34, 12,520.11 and 2,503.40 is: 3,755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.34 : 12,520.11 = 2,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.34/12,520.11 = 2,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.34x = 12,520.11 × 2,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.34x = 31,342,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,342,843.37/8,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.28

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