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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.08, 12,565.90 and 2,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.08, 12,565.90 and 2,533.74 is: 3,800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.08 : 12,565.90 = 2,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.08/12,565.90 = 2,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.08x = 12,565.90 × 2,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.08x = 31,838,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,838,723.47/8,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.69

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