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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.22, 12,379.65 and 2,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.22, 12,379.65 and 2,704.26 is: 4,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.22 : 12,379.65 = 2,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.22/12,379.65 = 2,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.22x = 12,379.65 × 2,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.22x = 33,477,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,477,792.31/8,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.82

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