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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.22, 12,561.28 and 2,533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.22, 12,561.28 and 2,533.07 is: 3,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.22 : 12,561.28 = 2,533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.22/12,561.28 = 2,533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.22x = 12,561.28 × 2,533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.22x = 31,818,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,626.60/8,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.23

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