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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.72, 12,545.58 and 2,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.72, 12,545.58 and 2,520.52 is: 3,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.72 : 12,545.58 = 2,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.72/12,545.58 = 2,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.72x = 12,545.58 × 2,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.72x = 31,621,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621,385.30/8,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.88

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