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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.44, 12,556.19 and 2,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.44, 12,556.19 and 2,525.70 is: 3,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.44 : 12,556.19 = 2,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.44/12,556.19 = 2,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.44x = 12,556.19 × 2,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.44x = 31,713,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713,169.08/8,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.16

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