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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.88, 12,540.39 and 2,516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.88, 12,540.39 and 2,516.92 is: 3,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.88 : 12,540.39 = 2,516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.88/12,540.39 = 2,516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.88x = 12,540.39 × 2,516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.88x = 31,563,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,563,158.40/8,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.65

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