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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.68, 12,552.72 and 2,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.68, 12,552.72 and 2,526.56 is: 3,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.68 : 12,552.72 = 2,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.68/12,552.72 = 2,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.68x = 12,552.72 × 2,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.68x = 31,715,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715,200.24/8,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.39

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