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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.72, 12,542.40 and 2,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.72, 12,542.40 and 2,518.20 is: 3,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.72 : 12,542.40 = 2,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.72/12,542.40 = 2,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.72x = 12,542.40 × 2,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.72x = 31,584,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584,271.68/8,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.25

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