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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.67, 12,379.05 and 2,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.67, 12,379.05 and 2,012.70 is: 3,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.67 : 12,379.05 = 2,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.67/12,379.05 = 2,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.67x = 12,379.05 × 2,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.67x = 24,915,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,915,313.94/8,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.06

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