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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.91, 12,551.96 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.91, 12,551.96 and 2,524.77 is: 3,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.91 : 12,551.96 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.91/12,551.96 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.91x = 12,551.96 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.91x = 31,690,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690,818.36/8,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.19

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