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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.25, 12,524.02 and 2,505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.25, 12,524.02 and 2,505.83 is: 3,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.25 : 12,524.02 = 2,505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.25/12,524.02 = 2,505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.25x = 12,524.02 × 2,505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.25x = 31,382,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382,996.15/8,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.33

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