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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.38, 12,526.20 and 2,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.38, 12,526.20 and 2,506.50 is: 3,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.38 : 12,526.20 = 2,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.38/12,526.20 = 2,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.38x = 12,526.20 × 2,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.38x = 31,396,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,396,920.30/8,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.94

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