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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.16, 12,568.18 and 2,534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.16, 12,568.18 and 2,534.64 is: 3,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.16 : 12,568.18 = 2,534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.16/12,568.18 = 2,534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.16x = 12,568.18 × 2,534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.16x = 31,855,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,811.76/8,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.70

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