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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.78, 12,539.25 and 2,515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.78, 12,539.25 and 2,515.98 is: 3,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.78 : 12,539.25 = 2,515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.78/12,539.25 = 2,515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.78x = 12,539.25 × 2,515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.78x = 31,548,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,502.22/8,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.30

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