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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.99, 12,545.91 and 2,038.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.99, 12,545.91 and 2,038.79 is: 3,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.99 : 12,545.91 = 2,038.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.99/12,545.91 = 2,038.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.99x = 12,545.91 × 2,038.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.99x = 25,578,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,413.12/8,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.16

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