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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.16, 12,374.40 and 3,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.16, 12,374.40 and 3,056.64 is: 4,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.16 : 12,374.40 = 3,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.16/12,374.40 = 3,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.16x = 12,374.40 × 3,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.16x = 37,824,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,086.02/8,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.54

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