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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.75, 12,524.77 and 2,506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.75, 12,524.77 and 2,506.33 is: 3,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.75 : 12,524.77 = 2,506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.75/12,524.77 = 2,506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.75x = 12,524.77 × 2,506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.75x = 31,391,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391,131.64/8,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.08

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