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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.63, 12,527.68 and 2,508.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.63, 12,527.68 and 2,508.22 is: 3,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.63 : 12,527.68 = 2,508.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.63/12,527.68 = 2,508.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.63x = 12,527.68 × 2,508.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.63x = 31,422,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,422,177.53/8,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.40

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