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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.94, 12,552.44 and 2,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.94, 12,552.44 and 2,523.20 is: 3,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.94 : 12,552.44 = 2,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.94/12,552.44 = 2,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.94x = 12,552.44 × 2,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.94x = 31,672,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672,241.23/8,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.40

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