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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.35, 12,530.61 and 2,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.35, 12,530.61 and 2,510.40 is: 3,765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.35 : 12,530.61 = 2,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.35/12,530.61 = 2,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.35x = 12,530.61 × 2,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.35x = 31,456,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456,843.34/8,353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.78

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