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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.07, 12,227.70 and 2,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.07, 12,227.70 and 2,529.68 is: 3,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.07 : 12,227.70 = 2,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.07/12,227.70 = 2,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.07x = 12,227.70 × 2,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.07x = 30,932,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932,168.14/8,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.39

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