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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.48, 12,553.44 and 2,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.48, 12,553.44 and 2,524.96 is: 3,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.48 : 12,553.44 = 2,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.48/12,553.44 = 2,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.48x = 12,553.44 × 2,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.48x = 31,696,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,933.86/8,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.66

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