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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.75, 12,565.56 and 2,453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.75, 12,565.56 and 2,453.61 is: 3,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.75 : 12,565.56 = 2,453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.75/12,565.56 = 2,453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.75x = 12,565.56 × 2,453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.75x = 30,830,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,983.67/8,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.54

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