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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.51, 12,526.19 and 2,506.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.51, 12,526.19 and 2,506.23 is: 3,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.51 : 12,526.19 = 2,506.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.51/12,526.19 = 2,506.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.51x = 12,526.19 × 2,506.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.51x = 31,393,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393,500.63/8,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.92

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