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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.22, 12,524.34 and 2,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.22, 12,524.34 and 2,504.88 is: 3,757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.22 : 12,524.34 = 2,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.22/12,524.34 = 2,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.22x = 12,524.34 × 2,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.22x = 31,371,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371,968.78/8,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.92

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