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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235, 12,352.50 and 3,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235, 12,352.50 and 3,618.12 is: 5,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235 : 12,352.50 = 3,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235/12,352.50 = 3,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235x = 12,352.50 × 3,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235x = 44,692,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692,827.30/8,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.18

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