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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.43, 12,563.22 and 2,532.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.43, 12,563.22 and 2,532.27 is: 3,798.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.43 : 12,563.22 = 2,532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.43/12,563.22 = 2,532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.43x = 12,563.22 × 2,532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.43x = 31,813,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813,465.11/8,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.43

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