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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.41, 12,536.53 and 2,735.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.41, 12,536.53 and 2,735.61 is: 4,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.41 : 12,536.53 = 2,735.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.41/12,536.53 = 2,735.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.41x = 12,536.53 × 2,735.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.41x = 34,295,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,295,056.83/8,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.06

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