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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.52, 11,369.12 and 4,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.52, 11,369.12 and 4,512.52 is: 6,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.52 : 11,369.12 = 4,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.52/11,369.12 = 4,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.52x = 11,369.12 × 4,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.52x = 51,303,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,303,381.38/8,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.26

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