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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.45, 12,654.68 and 2,513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.45, 12,654.68 and 2,513.43 is: 3,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.45 : 12,654.68 = 2,513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.45/12,654.68 = 2,513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.45x = 12,654.68 × 2,513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.45x = 31,806,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806,652.35/8,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.15

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