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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.33, 12,326.19 and 2,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.33, 12,326.19 and 2,952.69 is: 4,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.33 : 12,326.19 = 2,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.33/12,326.19 = 2,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.33x = 12,326.19 × 2,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.33x = 36,395,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395,417.95/8,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.11

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