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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.44, 12,567.51 and 2,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.44, 12,567.51 and 2,533.56 is: 3,800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.44 : 12,567.51 = 2,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.44/12,567.51 = 2,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.44x = 12,567.51 × 2,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.44x = 31,840,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840,540.64/8,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.75

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