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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.56, 12,524.06 and 2,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.56, 12,524.06 and 2,505.63 is: 3,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.56 : 12,524.06 = 2,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.56/12,524.06 = 2,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.56x = 12,524.06 × 2,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.56x = 31,380,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380,660.46/8,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.81

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