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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.28, 12,534.96 and 2,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.28, 12,534.96 and 2,514.32 is: 3,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.28 : 12,534.96 = 2,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.28/12,534.96 = 2,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.28x = 12,534.96 × 2,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.28x = 31,516,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516,900.63/8,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.29

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