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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.64, 12,372.96 and 4,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.64, 12,372.96 and 4,354.88 is: 6,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.64 : 12,372.96 = 4,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.64/12,372.96 = 4,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.64x = 12,372.96 × 4,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.64x = 53,882,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,882,756.04/8,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.32

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