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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.67, 12,560.19 and 2,530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.67, 12,560.19 and 2,530.13 is: 3,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.67 : 12,560.19 = 2,530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.67/12,560.19 = 2,530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.67x = 12,560.19 × 2,530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.67x = 31,778,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778,913.52/8,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.10

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