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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.52, 12,558.86 and 2,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.52, 12,558.86 and 2,529.18 is: 3,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.52 : 12,558.86 = 2,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.52/12,558.86 = 2,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.52x = 12,558.86 × 2,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.52x = 31,763,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763,617.53/8,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.79

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