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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.37, 12,349.80 and 6,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.37, 12,349.80 and 6,754.28 is: 10,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.37 : 12,349.80 = 6,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.37/12,349.80 = 6,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.37x = 12,349.80 × 6,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.37x = 83,413,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,413,945.40/8,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.88

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