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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.06, 12,524.81 and 2,506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.06, 12,524.81 and 2,506.13 is: 3,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.06 : 12,524.81 = 2,506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.06/12,524.81 = 2,506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.06x = 12,524.81 × 2,506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.06x = 31,388,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,388,802.09/8,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.56

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