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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.52, 12,363.96 and 3,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.52, 12,363.96 and 3,052.20 is: 4,575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.52 : 12,363.96 = 3,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.52/12,363.96 = 3,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.52x = 12,363.96 × 3,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.52x = 37,737,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,278.71/8,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.59

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