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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.32, 12,520.89 and 2,508.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.32, 12,520.89 and 2,508.03 is: 3,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.32 : 12,520.89 = 2,508.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.32/12,520.89 = 2,508.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.32x = 12,520.89 × 2,508.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.32x = 31,402,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402,767.75/8,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.02

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