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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.64, 12,557.52 and 2,528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.64, 12,557.52 and 2,528.16 is: 3,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.64 : 12,557.52 = 2,528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.64/12,557.52 = 2,528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.64x = 12,557.52 × 2,528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.64x = 31,747,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,747,419.76/8,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.26

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