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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.49, 12,552.06 and 2,523.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.49, 12,552.06 and 2,523.15 is: 3,785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.49 : 12,552.06 = 2,523.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.49/12,552.06 = 2,523.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.49x = 12,552.06 × 2,523.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.49x = 31,670,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670,739.65/8,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.43

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