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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.06, 12,529.31 and 2,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.06, 12,529.31 and 2,509.13 is: 3,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.06 : 12,529.31 = 2,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.06/12,529.31 = 2,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.06x = 12,529.31 × 2,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.06x = 31,437,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,667.60/8,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.06

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