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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.07, 12,522.11 and 2,504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.07, 12,522.11 and 2,504.69 is: 3,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.07 : 12,522.11 = 2,504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.07/12,522.11 = 2,504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.07x = 12,522.11 × 2,504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.07x = 31,363,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,363,947.35/8,348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.03

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