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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.54, 12,524.49 and 2,508.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.54, 12,524.49 and 2,508.39 is: 3,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.54 : 12,524.49 = 2,508.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.54/12,524.49 = 2,508.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.54x = 12,524.49 × 2,508.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.54x = 31,416,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416,305.47/8,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.29

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