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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.58, 12,527.16 and 2,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.58, 12,527.16 and 2,508.24 is: 3,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.58 : 12,527.16 = 2,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.58/12,527.16 = 2,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.58x = 12,527.16 × 2,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.58x = 31,421,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421,123.80/8,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.30

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