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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.52, 12,344.24 and 2,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.52, 12,344.24 and 2,073.52 is: 3,110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.52 : 12,344.24 = 2,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.52/12,344.24 = 2,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.52x = 12,344.24 × 2,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.52x = 25,596,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,028.52/8,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.27

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