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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.58, 12,541.35 and 2,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.58, 12,541.35 and 2,813.46 is: 4,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.58 : 12,541.35 = 2,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.58/12,541.35 = 2,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.58x = 12,541.35 × 2,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.58x = 35,284,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,586.57/8,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.35

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