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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.33, 12,525.49 and 2,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.33, 12,525.49 and 2,508.30 is: 3,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.33 : 12,525.49 = 2,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.33/12,525.49 = 2,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.33x = 12,525.49 × 2,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.33x = 31,417,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417,686.57/8,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.45

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