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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.34, 12,517.26 and 2,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.34, 12,517.26 and 2,504.39 is: 3,755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.34 : 12,517.26 = 2,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.34/12,517.26 = 2,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.34x = 12,517.26 × 2,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.34x = 31,348,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348,100.77/8,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.46

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