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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.66, 12,524.46 and 2,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.66, 12,524.46 and 2,506.26 is: 3,759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.66 : 12,524.46 = 2,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.66/12,524.46 = 2,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.66x = 12,524.46 × 2,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.66x = 31,389,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389,553.12/8,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.38

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