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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.04, 12,554.58 and 2,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.04, 12,554.58 and 2,525.64 is: 3,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.04 : 12,554.58 = 2,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.04/12,554.58 = 2,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.04x = 12,554.58 × 2,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.04x = 31,708,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,349.43/8,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.77

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