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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.20, 12,517.11 and 2,502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.20, 12,517.11 and 2,502.69 is: 3,752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.20 : 12,517.11 = 2,502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.20/12,517.11 = 2,502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.20x = 12,517.11 × 2,502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.20x = 31,326,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,326,446.03/8,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.93

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