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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.28, 12,375.99 and 2,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.28, 12,375.99 and 2,406.92 is: 3,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.28 : 12,375.99 = 2,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.28/12,375.99 = 2,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.28x = 12,375.99 × 2,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.28x = 29,787,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787,955.97/8,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.66

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