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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.92, 12,251.52 and 4,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.92, 12,251.52 and 4,260.24 is: 6,401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.92 : 12,251.52 = 4,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.92/12,251.52 = 4,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.92x = 12,251.52 × 4,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.92x = 52,194,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194,415.56/8,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.93

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