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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.79, 12,532.70 and 5,024.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.79, 12,532.70 and 5,024.43 is: 7,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.79 : 12,532.70 = 5,024.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.79/12,532.70 = 5,024.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.79x = 12,532.70 × 5,024.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.79x = 62,969,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,672.29/8,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.14

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