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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.62, 12,566.30 and 2,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.62, 12,566.30 and 2,052.56 is: 3,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.62 : 12,566.30 = 2,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.62/12,566.30 = 2,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.62x = 12,566.30 × 2,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.62x = 25,793,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,793,084.73/8,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.81

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