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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.64, 12,563.55 and 2,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.64, 12,563.55 and 2,135.64 is: 3,203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.64 : 12,563.55 = 2,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.64/12,563.55 = 2,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.64x = 12,563.55 × 2,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.64x = 26,831,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,219.92/8,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.48

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