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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.59, 12,537.77 and 2,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.59, 12,537.77 and 2,033.49 is: 3,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.59 : 12,537.77 = 2,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.59/12,537.77 = 2,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.59x = 12,537.77 × 2,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.59x = 25,495,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495,419.75/8,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.21

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