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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.01, 12,528.42 and 2,507.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.01, 12,528.42 and 2,507.73 is: 3,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.01 : 12,528.42 = 2,507.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.01/12,528.42 = 2,507.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.01x = 12,528.42 × 2,507.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.01x = 31,417,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417,894.69/8,351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.17

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