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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.95, 12,380.15 and 2,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.95, 12,380.15 and 2,329.88 is: 3,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.95 : 12,380.15 = 2,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.95/12,380.15 = 2,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.95x = 12,380.15 × 2,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.95x = 28,844,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844,207.81/8,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.02

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