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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.04, 12,781.02 and 2,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.04, 12,781.02 and 2,364.04 is: 3,546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.04 : 12,781.02 = 2,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.04/12,781.02 = 2,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.04x = 12,781.02 × 2,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.04x = 30,214,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214,842.52/8,520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.33

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