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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.06, 12,540.60 and 2,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.06, 12,540.60 and 2,812.94 is: 4,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.06 : 12,540.60 = 2,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.06/12,540.60 = 2,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.06x = 12,540.60 × 2,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.06x = 35,275,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,924.01/8,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.58

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