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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.44, 12,541.92 and 2,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.44, 12,541.92 and 2,516.44 is: 3,775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.44 : 12,541.92 = 2,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.44/12,541.92 = 2,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.44x = 12,541.92 × 2,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.44x = 31,560,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,560,989.16/8,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.04

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