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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.13, 12,534.75 and 2,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.13, 12,534.75 and 2,737.11 is: 4,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.13 : 12,534.75 = 2,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.13/12,534.75 = 2,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.13x = 12,534.75 × 2,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.13x = 34,308,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308,989.57/8,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.88

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