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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.18, 12,554.12 and 2,525.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.18, 12,554.12 and 2,525.79 is: 3,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.18 : 12,554.12 = 2,525.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.18/12,554.12 = 2,525.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.18x = 12,554.12 × 2,525.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.18x = 31,709,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709,058.13/8,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.79

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