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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.44, 12,554.69 and 2,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.44, 12,554.69 and 2,524.70 is: 3,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.44 : 12,554.69 = 2,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.44/12,554.69 = 2,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.44x = 12,554.69 × 2,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.44x = 31,696,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,750.45/8,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.65

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