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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.01, 12,635.35 and 2,500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.01, 12,635.35 and 2,500.49 is: 3,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.01 : 12,635.35 = 2,500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.01/12,635.35 = 2,500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.01x = 12,635.35 × 2,500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.01x = 31,594,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594,541.08/8,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.09

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