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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.84, 12,556.22 and 2,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.84, 12,556.22 and 2,527.43 is: 3,791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.84 : 12,556.22 = 2,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.84/12,556.22 = 2,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.84x = 12,556.22 × 2,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.84x = 31,734,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,967.11/8,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.13

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