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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.04, 12,378.81 and 2,328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.04, 12,378.81 and 2,328.99 is: 3,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.04 : 12,378.81 = 2,328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.04/12,378.81 = 2,328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.04x = 12,378.81 × 2,328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.04x = 28,830,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830,183.83/8,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.70

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