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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.01, 12,540.15 and 2,516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.01, 12,540.15 and 2,516.67 is: 3,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.01 : 12,540.15 = 2,516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.01/12,540.15 = 2,516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.01x = 12,540.15 × 2,516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.01x = 31,559,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,559,419.30/8,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.05

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