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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.07, 12,554.33 and 2,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.07, 12,554.33 and 2,524.86 is: 3,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.07 : 12,554.33 = 2,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.07/12,554.33 = 2,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.07x = 12,554.33 × 2,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.07x = 31,697,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,913.02/8,368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.96

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