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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.34, 12,556.97 and 2,527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.34, 12,556.97 and 2,527.93 is: 3,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.34 : 12,556.97 = 2,527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.34/12,556.97 = 2,527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.34x = 12,556.97 × 2,527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.34x = 31,743,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743,141.17/8,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.88

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