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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.30, 12,378.43 and 2,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.30, 12,378.43 and 2,012.26 is: 3,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.30 : 12,378.43 = 2,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.30/12,378.43 = 2,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.30x = 12,378.43 × 2,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.30x = 24,908,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,619.55/8,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.39

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