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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521, 12,781.98 and 2,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521, 12,781.98 and 2,365.48 is: 3,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521 : 12,781.98 = 2,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521/12,781.98 = 2,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521x = 12,781.98 × 2,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521x = 30,235,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235,518.05/8,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.35

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