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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.63, 12,555.99 and 2,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.63, 12,555.99 and 2,527.20 is: 3,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.63 : 12,555.99 = 2,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.63/12,555.99 = 2,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.63x = 12,555.99 × 2,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.63x = 31,731,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731,497.93/8,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.81

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