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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.53, 12,531.38 and 2,510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.53, 12,531.38 and 2,510.73 is: 3,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.53 : 12,531.38 = 2,510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.53/12,531.38 = 2,510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.53x = 12,531.38 × 2,510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.53x = 31,462,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462,899.15/8,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.42

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