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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.03, 12,541.73 and 2,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.03, 12,541.73 and 2,436.90 is: 3,655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.03 : 12,541.73 = 2,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.03/12,541.73 = 2,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.03x = 12,541.73 × 2,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.03x = 30,562,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562,929.65/8,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.84

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