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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.04, 12,548.52 and 2,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.04, 12,548.52 and 2,522.70 is: 3,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.04 : 12,548.52 = 2,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.04/12,548.52 = 2,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.04x = 12,548.52 × 2,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.04x = 31,656,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656,151.40/8,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.89

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