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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.96, 12,376.94 and 2,987.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.96, 12,376.94 and 2,987.35 is: 4,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.96 : 12,376.94 = 2,987.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.96/12,376.94 = 2,987.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.96x = 12,376.94 × 2,987.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.96x = 36,974,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974,205.83/8,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.12

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