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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.44, 12,537.42 and 2,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.44, 12,537.42 and 2,513.44 is: 3,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.44 : 12,537.42 = 2,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.44/12,537.42 = 2,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.44x = 12,537.42 × 2,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.44x = 31,512,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,052.92/8,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.54

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