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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.29, 12,527.25 and 2,507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.29, 12,527.25 and 2,507.35 is: 3,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.29 : 12,527.25 = 2,507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.29/12,527.25 = 2,507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.29x = 12,527.25 × 2,507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.29x = 31,410,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410,200.29/8,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.57

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