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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.44, 12,568.20 and 2,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.44, 12,568.20 and 2,533.72 is: 3,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.44 : 12,568.20 = 2,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.44/12,568.20 = 2,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.44x = 12,568.20 × 2,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.44x = 31,844,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,299.70/8,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.20

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