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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.63, 12,558.94 and 2,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.63, 12,558.94 and 2,529.23 is: 3,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.63 : 12,558.94 = 2,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.63/12,558.94 = 2,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.63x = 12,558.94 × 2,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.63x = 31,764,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764,435.17/8,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.84

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