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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.63, 12,808.60 and 2,381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.63, 12,808.60 and 2,381.63 is: 3,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.63 : 12,808.60 = 2,381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.63/12,808.60 = 2,381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.63x = 12,808.60 × 2,381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.63x = 30,505,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505,276.02/8,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.04

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