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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.52, 12,551.15 and 2,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.52, 12,551.15 and 2,523.76 is: 3,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.52 : 12,551.15 = 2,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.52/12,551.15 = 2,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.52x = 12,551.15 × 2,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.52x = 31,676,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676,065.26/8,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.15

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