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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.98, 12,552.03 and 2,524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.98, 12,552.03 and 2,524.23 is: 3,786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.98 : 12,552.03 = 2,524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.98/12,552.03 = 2,524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.98x = 12,552.03 × 2,524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.98x = 31,684,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684,210.69/8,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.37

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