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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.93, 12,781.41 and 2,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.93, 12,781.41 and 2,364.93 is: 3,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.93 : 12,781.41 = 2,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.93/12,781.41 = 2,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.93x = 12,781.41 × 2,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.93x = 30,227,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227,139.95/8,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.40

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