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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.06, 12,527.82 and 2,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.06, 12,527.82 and 2,508.14 is: 3,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.06 : 12,527.82 = 2,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.06/12,527.82 = 2,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.06x = 12,527.82 × 2,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.06x = 31,421,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421,526.45/8,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.58

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