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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.99, 12,567.56 and 2,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.99, 12,567.56 and 2,533.60 is: 3,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.99 : 12,567.56 = 2,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.99/12,567.56 = 2,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.99x = 12,567.56 × 2,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.99x = 31,841,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841,102.36/8,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.02

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