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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.16, 12,568.08 and 2,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.16, 12,568.08 and 2,535.20 is: 3,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.16 : 12,568.08 = 2,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.16/12,568.08 = 2,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.16x = 12,568.08 × 2,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.16x = 31,862,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,596.42/8,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.15

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