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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.69, 12,779.60 and 2,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.69, 12,779.60 and 2,363.25 is: 3,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.69 : 12,779.60 = 2,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.69/12,779.60 = 2,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.69x = 12,779.60 × 2,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.69x = 30,201,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,377.88/8,520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.48

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