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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.76, 12,550.23 and 2,523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.76, 12,550.23 and 2,523.42 is: 3,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.76 : 12,550.23 = 2,523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.76/12,550.23 = 2,523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.76x = 12,550.23 × 2,523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.76x = 31,669,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669,501.39/8,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.16

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