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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.20, 12,545.60 and 2,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.20, 12,545.60 and 2,519.20 is: 3,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.20 : 12,545.60 = 2,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.20/12,545.60 = 2,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.20x = 12,545.60 × 2,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.20x = 31,604,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,875.52/8,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.04

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