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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.02, 12,568.26 and 2,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.02, 12,568.26 and 2,535.14 is: 3,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.02 : 12,568.26 = 2,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.02/12,568.26 = 2,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.02x = 12,568.26 × 2,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.02x = 31,862,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,298.66/8,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.63

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