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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.39, 12,551.22 and 2,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.39, 12,551.22 and 2,523.96 is: 3,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.39 : 12,551.22 = 2,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.39/12,551.22 = 2,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.39x = 12,551.22 × 2,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.39x = 31,678,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,777.23/8,367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.98

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