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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.24, 12,541.03 and 2,813.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.24, 12,541.03 and 2,813.54 is: 4,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.24 : 12,541.03 = 2,813.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.24/12,541.03 = 2,813.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.24x = 12,541.03 × 2,813.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.24x = 35,284,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,675.48/8,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.53

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