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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.30, 12,541.13 and 2,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.30, 12,541.13 and 2,436.05 is: 3,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.30 : 12,541.13 = 2,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.30/12,541.13 = 2,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.30x = 12,541.13 × 2,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.30x = 30,550,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550,848.04/8,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.71

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