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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.56, 12,541.35 and 2,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.56, 12,541.35 and 2,813.44 is: 4,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.56 : 12,541.35 = 2,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.56/12,541.35 = 2,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.56x = 12,541.35 × 2,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.56x = 35,284,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,304.39/8,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.33

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