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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.52, 12,564.24 and 2,532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.52, 12,564.24 and 2,532.48 is: 3,799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.52 : 12,564.24 = 2,532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.52/12,564.24 = 2,532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.52x = 12,564.24 × 2,532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.52x = 31,818,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,686.52/8,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.01

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