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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.65, 12,526.08 and 2,506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.65, 12,526.08 and 2,506.92 is: 3,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.65 : 12,526.08 = 2,506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.65/12,526.08 = 2,506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.65x = 12,526.08 × 2,506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.65x = 31,401,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,880.47/8,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.41

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