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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.35, 12,537.72 and 2,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.35, 12,537.72 and 2,514.96 is: 3,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.35 : 12,537.72 = 2,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.35/12,537.72 = 2,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.35x = 12,537.72 × 2,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.35x = 31,531,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531,864.29/8,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.50

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