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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.52, 12,794.30 and 2,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.52, 12,794.30 and 2,373.52 is: 3,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.52 : 12,794.30 = 2,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.52/12,794.30 = 2,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.52x = 12,794.30 × 2,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.52x = 30,367,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367,526.94/8,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.29

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