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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.64, 12,378.83 and 3,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.64, 12,378.83 and 3,322.16 is: 4,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.64 : 12,378.83 = 3,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.64/12,378.83 = 3,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.64x = 12,378.83 × 3,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.64x = 41,124,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,124,396.32/8,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.18

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