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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.02, 12,536.56 and 2,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.02, 12,536.56 and 2,513.64 is: 3,770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.02 : 12,536.56 = 2,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.02/12,536.56 = 2,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.02x = 12,536.56 × 2,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.02x = 31,512,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,398.68/8,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.77

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