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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.27, 12,557.36 and 2,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.27, 12,557.36 and 2,527.73 is: 3,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.27 : 12,557.36 = 2,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.27/12,557.36 = 2,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.27x = 12,557.36 × 2,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.27x = 31,741,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741,615.59/8,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.73

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