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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.94, 12,558.44 and 2,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.94, 12,558.44 and 2,527.20 is: 3,791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.94 : 12,558.44 = 2,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.94/12,558.44 = 2,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.94x = 12,558.44 × 2,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.94x = 31,737,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,737,689.57/8,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.41

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