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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.52, 16,879.62 and 8,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.52, 16,879.62 and 8,252.20 is: 11,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.52 : 16,879.62 = 8,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.52/16,879.62 = 8,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.52x = 16,879.62 × 8,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.52x = 139,294,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,294,000.16/12,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.71

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