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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.76, 12,556.23 and 2,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.76, 12,556.23 and 2,527.42 is: 3,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.76 : 12,556.23 = 2,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.76/12,556.23 = 2,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.76x = 12,556.23 × 2,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.76x = 31,734,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,866.83/8,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.16

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