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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.16, 12,525.24 and 2,506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.16, 12,525.24 and 2,506.16 is: 3,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.16 : 12,525.24 = 2,506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.16/12,525.24 = 2,506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.16x = 12,525.24 × 2,506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.16x = 31,390,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,390,255.48/8,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.24

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