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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.27, 12,377.53 and 2,329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.27, 12,377.53 and 2,329.01 is: 3,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.27 : 12,377.53 = 2,329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.27/12,377.53 = 2,329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.27x = 12,377.53 × 2,329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.27x = 28,827,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,425.00/8,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.27

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