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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.29, 12,527.11 and 2,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.29, 12,527.11 and 2,510.14 is: 3,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.29 : 12,527.11 = 2,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.29/12,527.11 = 2,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.29x = 12,527.11 × 2,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.29x = 31,444,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444,799.90/8,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.91

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