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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.32, 12,529.69 and 2,508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.32, 12,529.69 and 2,508.17 is: 3,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.32 : 12,529.69 = 2,508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.32/12,529.69 = 2,508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.32x = 12,529.69 × 2,508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.32x = 31,426,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426,523.65/8,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.61

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