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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.96, 12,535.02 and 2,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.96, 12,535.02 and 2,511.54 is: 3,767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.96 : 12,535.02 = 2,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.96/12,535.02 = 2,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.96x = 12,535.02 × 2,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.96x = 31,482,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482,204.13/8,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.63

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