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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.52, 12,540.76 and 2,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.52, 12,540.76 and 2,517.12 is: 3,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.52 : 12,540.76 = 2,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.52/12,540.76 = 2,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.52x = 12,540.76 × 2,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.52x = 31,566,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,597.81/8,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.67

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