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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.44, 12,560.42 and 2,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.44, 12,560.42 and 2,530.10 is: 3,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.44 : 12,560.42 = 2,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.44/12,560.42 = 2,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.44x = 12,560.42 × 2,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.44x = 31,779,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779,062.17/8,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.22

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