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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.88, 12,543.39 and 2,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.88, 12,543.39 and 2,518.92 is: 3,777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.88 : 12,543.39 = 2,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.88/12,543.39 = 2,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.88x = 12,543.39 × 2,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.88x = 31,595,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,795.94/8,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.65

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