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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.07, 12,555.83 and 2,525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.07, 12,555.83 and 2,525.86 is: 3,789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.07 : 12,555.83 = 2,525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.07/12,555.83 = 2,525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.07x = 12,555.83 × 2,525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.07x = 31,714,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714,268.76/8,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.46

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