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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.58, 12,565.59 and 2,532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.58, 12,565.59 and 2,532.36 is: 3,799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.58 : 12,565.59 = 2,532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.58/12,565.59 = 2,532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.58x = 12,565.59 × 2,532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.58x = 31,820,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820,597.49/8,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.21

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