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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.53, 12,543.78 and 2,519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.53, 12,543.78 and 2,519.13 is: 3,778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.53 : 12,543.78 = 2,519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.53/12,543.78 = 2,519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.53x = 12,543.78 × 2,519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.53x = 31,599,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,599,412.51/8,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.69

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