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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.62, 12,382.58 and 3,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.62, 12,382.58 and 3,331.87 is: 4,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.62 : 12,382.58 = 3,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.62/12,382.58 = 3,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.62x = 12,382.58 × 3,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.62x = 41,257,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257,146.82/8,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.28

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