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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.19, 12,230.04 and 2,529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.19, 12,230.04 and 2,529.75 is: 3,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.19 : 12,230.04 = 2,529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.19/12,230.04 = 2,529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.19x = 12,230.04 × 2,529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.19x = 30,938,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938,869.89/8,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.16

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