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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.53, 12,545.28 and 2,520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.53, 12,545.28 and 2,520.13 is: 3,780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.53 : 12,545.28 = 2,520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.53/12,545.28 = 2,520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.53x = 12,545.28 × 2,520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.53x = 31,615,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615,736.49/8,363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.19

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