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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.19, 12,553.43 and 2,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.19, 12,553.43 and 2,525.63 is: 3,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.19 : 12,553.43 = 2,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.19/12,553.43 = 2,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.19x = 12,553.43 × 2,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.19x = 31,705,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,244.02/8,369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.33

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