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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.32, 12,233.28 and 2,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.32, 12,233.28 and 2,957.52 is: 4,438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.32 : 12,233.28 = 2,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.32/12,233.28 = 2,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.32x = 12,233.28 × 2,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.32x = 36,180,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180,170.27/8,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.02

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