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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.84, 12,204.04 and 3,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.84, 12,204.04 and 3,452.54 is: 5,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.84 : 12,204.04 = 3,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.84/12,204.04 = 3,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.84x = 12,204.04 × 3,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.84x = 42,134,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134,936.26/8,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.84

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