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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.67, 12,380.81 and 3,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.67, 12,380.81 and 3,322.47 is: 4,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.67 : 12,380.81 = 3,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.67/12,380.81 = 3,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.67x = 12,380.81 × 3,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.67x = 41,134,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,853.19/8,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.43

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