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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.65 and 2,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.65 and 2,524.76 is: 3,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.52 : 12,552.65 = 2,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.52/12,552.65 = 2,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.52x = 12,552.65 × 2,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.52x = 31,692,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,428.61/8,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.65

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