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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.69, 12,556.49 and 2,527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.69, 12,556.49 and 2,527.15 is: 3,790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.69 : 12,556.49 = 2,527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.69/12,556.49 = 2,527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.69x = 12,556.49 × 2,527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.69x = 31,732,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,732,127.44/8,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.86

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