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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.69, 12,565.51 and 2,532.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.69, 12,565.51 and 2,532.25 is: 3,798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.69 : 12,565.51 = 2,532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.69/12,565.51 = 2,532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.69x = 12,565.51 × 2,532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.69x = 31,819,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,012.70/8,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.97

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