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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.50, 12,510.48 and 6,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.50, 12,510.48 and 6,251.04 is: 9,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.50 : 12,510.48 = 6,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.50/12,510.48 = 6,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.50x = 12,510.48 × 6,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.50x = 78,203,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203,510.90/8,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.49

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