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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.16, 12,532.56 and 2,510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.16, 12,532.56 and 2,510.04 is: 3,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.16 : 12,532.56 = 2,510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.16/12,532.56 = 2,510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.16x = 12,532.56 × 2,510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.16x = 31,457,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457,226.90/8,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.46

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