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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.06, 12,548.76 and 2,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.06, 12,548.76 and 2,522.08 is: 3,783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.06 : 12,548.76 = 2,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.06/12,548.76 = 2,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.06x = 12,548.76 × 2,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.06x = 31,648,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,648,976.62/8,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.47

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