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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.48, 12,551.94 and 2,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.48, 12,551.94 and 2,523.96 is: 3,786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.48 : 12,551.94 = 2,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.48/12,551.94 = 2,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.48x = 12,551.94 × 2,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.48x = 31,680,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,594.48/8,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.16

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