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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.28, 12,339.20 and 2,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.28, 12,339.20 and 2,752 is: 4,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.28 : 12,339.20 = 2,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.28/12,339.20 = 2,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.28x = 12,339.20 × 2,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.28x = 33,957,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957,478.40/8,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.43

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