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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.25, 12,540.25 and 2,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.25, 12,540.25 and 2,035.18 is: 3,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.25 : 12,540.25 = 2,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.25/12,540.25 = 2,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.25x = 12,540.25 × 2,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.25x = 25,521,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521,621.51/8,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.73

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