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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.14, 12,559.68 and 2,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.14, 12,559.68 and 2,530.22 is: 3,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.14 : 12,559.68 = 2,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.14/12,559.68 = 2,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.14x = 12,559.68 × 2,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.14x = 31,778,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778,753.53/8,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.32

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