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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.58, 12,558.75 and 2,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.58, 12,558.75 and 2,528.82 is: 3,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.58 : 12,558.75 = 2,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.58/12,558.75 = 2,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.58x = 12,558.75 × 2,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.58x = 31,758,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758,808.69/8,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.74

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