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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.10, 12,534.35 and 2,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.10, 12,534.35 and 2,512.71 is: 3,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.10 : 12,534.35 = 2,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.10/12,534.35 = 2,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.10x = 12,534.35 × 2,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.10x = 31,495,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495,174.02/8,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.13

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