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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.11, 12,561.66 and 2,752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.11, 12,561.66 and 2,752.15 is: 4,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.11 : 12,561.66 = 2,752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.11/12,561.66 = 2,752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.11x = 12,561.66 × 2,752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.11x = 34,571,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,572.57/8,374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.39

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