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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.03, 12,553.08 and 2,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.03, 12,553.08 and 2,524.63 is: 3,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.03 : 12,553.08 = 2,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.03/12,553.08 = 2,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.03x = 12,553.08 × 2,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.03x = 31,691,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,882.36/8,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.26

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