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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.22, 12,377.33 and 2,408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.22, 12,377.33 and 2,408.84 is: 3,612.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.22 : 12,377.33 = 2,408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.22/12,377.33 = 2,408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.22x = 12,377.33 × 2,408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.22x = 29,814,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814,933.67/8,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.96

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