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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.16, 12,535.48 and 2,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.16, 12,535.48 and 2,513.04 is: 3,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.16 : 12,535.48 = 2,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.16/12,535.48 = 2,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.16x = 12,535.48 × 2,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.16x = 31,502,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,162.66/8,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.03

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