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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.11, 12,560.64 and 2,532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.11, 12,560.64 and 2,532.19 is: 3,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.11 : 12,560.64 = 2,532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.11/12,560.64 = 2,532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.11x = 12,560.64 × 2,532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.11x = 31,805,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805,927.00/8,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.67

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