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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.14, 12,564.18 and 2,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.14, 12,564.18 and 2,533.22 is: 3,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.14 : 12,564.18 = 2,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.14/12,564.18 = 2,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.14x = 12,564.18 × 2,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.14x = 31,827,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827,832.06/8,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.82

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