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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.98, 12,526.92 and 2,509.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.98, 12,526.92 and 2,509.02 is: 3,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.98 : 12,526.92 = 2,509.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.98/12,526.92 = 2,509.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.98x = 12,526.92 × 2,509.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.98x = 31,430,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,430,292.82/8,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.31

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