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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.20, 12,381.18 and 2,409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.20, 12,381.18 and 2,409.16 is: 3,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.20 : 12,381.18 = 2,409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.20/12,381.18 = 2,409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.20x = 12,381.18 × 2,409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.20x = 29,828,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,828,243.61/8,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.58

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