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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.52, 12,557.16 and 2,527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.52, 12,557.16 and 2,527.76 is: 3,791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.52 : 12,557.16 = 2,527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.52/12,557.16 = 2,527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.52x = 12,557.16 × 2,527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.52x = 31,741,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741,486.76/8,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.15

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