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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.64, 12,551.40 and 2,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.64, 12,551.40 and 2,522.76 is: 3,784.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.64 : 12,551.40 = 2,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.64/12,551.40 = 2,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.64x = 12,551.40 × 2,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.64x = 31,664,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664,169.86/8,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.57

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