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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.52, 12,252.52 and 4,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.52, 12,252.52 and 4,859.44 is: 7,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.52 : 12,252.52 = 4,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.52/12,252.52 = 4,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.52x = 12,252.52 × 4,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.52x = 59,540,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,385.79/8,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.01

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