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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.16, 12,549.06 and 2,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.16, 12,549.06 and 2,521.08 is: 3,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.16 : 12,549.06 = 2,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.16/12,549.06 = 2,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.16x = 12,549.06 × 2,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.16x = 31,637,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,637,184.18/8,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.02

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