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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.35, 12,543.66 and 2,518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.35, 12,543.66 and 2,518.59 is: 3,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.35 : 12,543.66 = 2,518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.35/12,543.66 = 2,518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.35x = 12,543.66 × 2,518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.35x = 31,592,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592,383.68/8,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.48

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