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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.33, 12,373.23 and 3,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.33, 12,373.23 and 3,505.94 is: 5,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.33 : 12,373.23 = 3,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.33/12,373.23 = 3,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.33x = 12,373.23 × 3,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.33x = 43,379,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379,801.99/8,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.67

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