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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.76, 12,770.76 and 2,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.76, 12,770.76 and 2,357.76 is: 3,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.76 : 12,770.76 = 2,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.76/12,770.76 = 2,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.76x = 12,770.76 × 2,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.76x = 30,110,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110,387.10/8,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.67

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