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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.33, 12,524.22 and 2,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.33, 12,524.22 and 2,505.94 is: 3,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.33 : 12,524.22 = 2,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.33/12,524.22 = 2,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.33x = 12,524.22 × 2,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.33x = 31,384,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384,912.56/8,349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.97

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