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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.84, 12,550.60 and 2,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.84, 12,550.60 and 2,523.45 is: 3,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.84 : 12,550.60 = 2,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.84/12,550.60 = 2,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.84x = 12,550.60 × 2,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.84x = 31,670,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670,847.59/8,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.28

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