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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.88, 12,556.62 and 2,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.88, 12,556.62 and 2,527.08 is: 3,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.88 : 12,556.62 = 2,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.88/12,556.62 = 2,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.88x = 12,556.62 × 2,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.88x = 31,731,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731,583.27/8,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.16

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