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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.52, 12,380.62 and 4,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.52, 12,380.62 and 4,094.80 is: 6,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.52 : 12,380.62 = 4,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.52/12,380.62 = 4,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.52x = 12,380.62 × 4,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.52x = 50,696,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696,162.78/8,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.11

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