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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.13, 12,804.19 and 2,380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.13, 12,804.19 and 2,380.13 is: 3,570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.13 : 12,804.19 = 2,380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.13/12,804.19 = 2,380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.13x = 12,804.19 × 2,380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.13x = 30,475,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,636.74/8,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.19

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