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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.14, 12,552.29 and 2,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.14, 12,552.29 and 2,524.80 is: 3,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.14 : 12,552.29 = 2,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.14/12,552.29 = 2,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.14x = 12,552.29 × 2,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.14x = 31,691,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,965.34/8,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.22

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