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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.69, 12,553.62 and 2,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.69, 12,553.62 and 2,524.30 is: 3,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.69 : 12,553.62 = 2,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.69/12,553.62 = 2,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.69x = 12,553.62 × 2,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.69x = 31,689,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,071.58/8,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.08

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