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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371, 12,558.53 and 2,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371, 12,558.53 and 2,527.66 is: 3,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371 : 12,558.53 = 2,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371/12,558.53 = 2,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371x = 12,558.53 × 2,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371x = 31,743,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743,693.94/8,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.10

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