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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.96, 12,537.66 and 2,517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.96, 12,537.66 and 2,517.90 is: 3,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.96 : 12,537.66 = 2,517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.96/12,537.66 = 2,517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.96x = 12,537.66 × 2,517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.96x = 31,568,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568,574.11/8,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.71

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