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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.03, 12,538.26 and 2,515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.03, 12,538.26 and 2,515.10 is: 3,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.03 : 12,538.26 = 2,515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.03/12,538.26 = 2,515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.03x = 12,538.26 × 2,515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.03x = 31,534,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,534,915.03/8,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.01

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