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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.04, 12,541.13 and 2,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.04, 12,541.13 and 2,437.39 is: 3,655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.04 : 12,541.13 = 2,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.04/12,541.13 = 2,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.04x = 12,541.13 × 2,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.04x = 30,567,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567,637.48/8,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.53

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