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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.52, 12,537.12 and 2,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.52, 12,537.12 and 2,513.04 is: 3,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.52 : 12,537.12 = 2,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.52/12,537.12 = 2,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.52x = 12,537.12 × 2,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.52x = 31,506,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506,284.04/8,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.81

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