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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.84, 12,545.74 and 2,519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.84, 12,545.74 and 2,519.88 is: 3,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.84 : 12,545.74 = 2,519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.84/12,545.74 = 2,519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.84x = 12,545.74 × 2,519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.84x = 31,613,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613,759.31/8,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.36

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