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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.40, 12,379.17 and 3,322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.40, 12,379.17 and 3,322.05 is: 4,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.40 : 12,379.17 = 3,322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.40/12,379.17 = 3,322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.40x = 12,379.17 × 3,322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.40x = 41,124,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,124,221.70/8,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.30

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