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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.52, 12,565.74 and 2,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.52, 12,565.74 and 2,533.48 is: 3,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.52 : 12,565.74 = 2,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.52/12,565.74 = 2,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.52x = 12,565.74 × 2,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.52x = 31,835,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835,050.98/8,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.51

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