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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.68, 12,555.69 and 2,527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.68, 12,555.69 and 2,527.13 is: 3,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.68 : 12,555.69 = 2,527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.68/12,555.69 = 2,527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.68x = 12,555.69 × 2,527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.68x = 31,729,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729,860.87/8,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.60

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