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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.39, 12,378.95 and 2,630.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.39, 12,378.95 and 2,630.63 is: 3,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.39 : 12,378.95 = 2,630.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.39/12,378.95 = 2,630.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.39x = 12,378.95 × 2,630.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.39x = 32,564,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,564,402.66/8,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.06

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