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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.06, 12,526.31 and 2,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.06, 12,526.31 and 2,507.13 is: 3,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.06 : 12,526.31 = 2,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.06/12,526.31 = 2,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.06x = 12,526.31 × 2,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.06x = 31,405,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405,087.59/8,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.06

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