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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.56, 12,563.64 and 2,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.56, 12,563.64 and 2,532.60 is: 3,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.56 : 12,563.64 = 2,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.56/12,563.64 = 2,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.56x = 12,563.64 × 2,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.56x = 31,818,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,674.66/8,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.08

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