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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.24, 12,767.10 and 2,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.24, 12,767.10 and 2,355.24 is: 3,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.24 : 12,767.10 = 2,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.24/12,767.10 = 2,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.24x = 12,767.10 × 2,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.24x = 30,069,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,069,584.60/8,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.93

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