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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.09, 12,378.96 and 2,329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.09, 12,378.96 and 2,329.37 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.09 : 12,378.96 = 2,329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.09/12,378.96 = 2,329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.09x = 12,378.96 × 2,329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.09x = 28,835,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,835,232.21/8,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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