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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.25, 12,531.38 and 2,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.25, 12,531.38 and 2,510.87 is: 3,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.25 : 12,531.38 = 2,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.25/12,531.38 = 2,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.25x = 12,531.38 × 2,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.25x = 31,464,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,590.89/8,354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.30

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