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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.09, 12,546.01 and 2,038.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.09, 12,546.01 and 2,038.99 is: 3,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.09 : 12,546.01 = 2,038.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.09/12,546.01 = 2,038.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.09x = 12,546.01 × 2,038.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.09x = 25,581,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581,188.93/8,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.45

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