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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.02, 12,546.16 and 2,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.02, 12,546.16 and 2,520.68 is: 3,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.02 : 12,546.16 = 2,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.02/12,546.16 = 2,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.02x = 12,546.16 × 2,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.02x = 31,624,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,854.59/8,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.06

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