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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.24, 12,549.36 and 2,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.24, 12,549.36 and 2,522.88 is: 3,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.24 : 12,549.36 = 2,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.24/12,549.36 = 2,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.24x = 12,549.36 × 2,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.24x = 31,660,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660,529.36/8,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.32

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