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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.06, 12,546.57 and 2,520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.06, 12,546.57 and 2,520.06 is: 3,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.06 : 12,546.57 = 2,520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.06/12,546.57 = 2,520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.06x = 12,546.57 × 2,520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.06x = 31,618,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618,109.19/8,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.23

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