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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.43, 12,558.72 and 2,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.43, 12,558.72 and 2,529.27 is: 3,793.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.43 : 12,558.72 = 2,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.43/12,558.72 = 2,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.43x = 12,558.72 × 2,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.43x = 31,764,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764,393.73/8,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.93

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