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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.68, 12,535.18 and 2,513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.68, 12,535.18 and 2,513.48 is: 3,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.68 : 12,535.18 = 2,513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.68/12,535.18 = 2,513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.68x = 12,535.18 × 2,513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.68x = 31,506,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506,924.23/8,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.27

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