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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.06, 12,521.81 and 2,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.06, 12,521.81 and 2,504.13 is: 3,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.06 : 12,521.81 = 2,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.06/12,521.81 = 2,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.06x = 12,521.81 × 2,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.06x = 31,356,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,356,199.38/8,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.56

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