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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.08, 12,549.78 and 2,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.08, 12,549.78 and 2,523.84 is: 3,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.08 : 12,549.78 = 2,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.08/12,549.78 = 2,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.08x = 12,549.78 × 2,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.08x = 31,673,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673,636.76/8,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.05

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