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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.03, 12,551.58 and 2,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.03, 12,551.58 and 2,523.63 is: 3,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.03 : 12,551.58 = 2,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.03/12,551.58 = 2,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.03x = 12,551.58 × 2,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.03x = 31,675,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,543.84/8,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.76

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