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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.97, 12,535.64 and 2,513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.97, 12,535.64 and 2,513.22 is: 3,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.97 : 12,535.64 = 2,513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.97/12,535.64 = 2,513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.97x = 12,535.64 × 2,513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.97x = 31,504,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504,821.16/8,357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.43

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