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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.44, 12,558.24 and 2,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.44, 12,558.24 and 2,529.44 is: 3,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.44 : 12,558.24 = 2,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.44/12,558.24 = 2,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.44x = 12,558.24 × 2,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.44x = 31,765,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,765,314.59/8,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.58

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