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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.95, 12,518.28 and 2,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.95, 12,518.28 and 2,503.44 is: 3,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.95 : 12,518.28 = 2,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.95/12,518.28 = 2,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.95x = 12,518.28 × 2,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.95x = 31,338,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338,762.88/8,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.07

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