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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.98, 12,531.42 and 2,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.98, 12,531.42 and 2,512.02 is: 3,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.98 : 12,531.42 = 2,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.98/12,531.42 = 2,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.98x = 12,531.42 × 2,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.98x = 31,479,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,479,177.67/8,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.81

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