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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.40, 12,336.90 and 7,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.40, 12,336.90 and 7,652.20 is: 11,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.40 : 12,336.90 = 7,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.40/12,336.90 = 7,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.40x = 12,336.90 × 7,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.40x = 94,404,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,404,426.18/8,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.25

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