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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.68, 12,527.68 and 2,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.68, 12,527.68 and 2,508.48 is: 3,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.68 : 12,527.68 = 2,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.68/12,527.68 = 2,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.68x = 12,527.68 × 2,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.68x = 31,425,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425,434.73/8,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.77

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