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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.81, 12,547.70 and 2,520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.81, 12,547.70 and 2,520.81 is: 3,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.81 : 12,547.70 = 2,520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.81/12,547.70 = 2,520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.81x = 12,547.70 × 2,520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.81x = 31,630,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630,355.03/8,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.36

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