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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.23, 12,533.27 and 2,512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.23, 12,533.27 and 2,512.89 is: 3,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.23 : 12,533.27 = 2,512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.23/12,533.27 = 2,512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.23x = 12,533.27 × 2,512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.23x = 31,494,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494,716.29/8,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.01

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