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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.80, 12,543.38 and 2,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.80, 12,543.38 and 2,437.56 is: 3,656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.80 : 12,543.38 = 2,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.80/12,543.38 = 2,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.80x = 12,543.38 × 2,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.80x = 30,575,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,241.35/8,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.98

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