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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.34, 12,376.49 and 3,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.34, 12,376.49 and 3,254.64 is: 4,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.34 : 12,376.49 = 3,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.34/12,376.49 = 3,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.34x = 12,376.49 × 3,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.34x = 40,281,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,281,003.14/8,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.16

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