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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.09, 12,544.51 and 2,037.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.09, 12,544.51 and 2,037.99 is: 3,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.09 : 12,544.51 = 2,037.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.09/12,544.51 = 2,037.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.09x = 12,544.51 × 2,037.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.09x = 25,565,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565,585.93/8,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.95

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