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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.83, 12,530.97 and 2,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.83, 12,530.97 and 2,510.43 is: 3,765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.83 : 12,530.97 = 2,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.83/12,530.97 = 2,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.83x = 12,530.97 × 2,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.83x = 31,458,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458,123.02/8,353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.71

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