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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.21, 12,562.74 and 2,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.21, 12,562.74 and 2,531.82 is: 3,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.21 : 12,562.74 = 2,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.21/12,562.74 = 2,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.21x = 12,562.74 × 2,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.21x = 31,806,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806,643.50/8,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.71

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