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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.63, 12,526.18 and 2,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.63, 12,526.18 and 2,507.22 is: 3,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.63 : 12,526.18 = 2,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.63/12,526.18 = 2,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.63x = 12,526.18 × 2,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.63x = 31,405,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405,882.75/8,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.90

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