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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.78, 12,545.25 and 2,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.78, 12,545.25 and 2,519.98 is: 3,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.78 : 12,545.25 = 2,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.78/12,545.25 = 2,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.78x = 12,545.25 × 2,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.78x = 31,613,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613,779.10/8,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.30

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