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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.35, 12,547.89 and 2,522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.35, 12,547.89 and 2,522.01 is: 3,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.35 : 12,547.89 = 2,522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.35/12,547.89 = 2,522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.35x = 12,547.89 × 2,522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.35x = 31,645,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645,904.06/8,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.97

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