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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.24, 12,367.56 and 7,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.24, 12,367.56 and 7,152.08 is: 10,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.24 : 12,367.56 = 7,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.24/12,367.56 = 7,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.24x = 12,367.56 × 7,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.24x = 88,453,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,453,778.52/8,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.76

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