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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.53, 12,647.29 and 2,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.53, 12,647.29 and 2,508.40 is: 3,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.53 : 12,647.29 = 2,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.53/12,647.29 = 2,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.53x = 12,647.29 × 2,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.53x = 31,724,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,724,386.46/8,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.59

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