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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.96, 12,367.82 and 4,556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.96, 12,367.82 and 4,556.92 is: 6,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.96 : 12,367.82 = 4,556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.96/12,367.82 = 4,556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.96x = 12,367.82 × 4,556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.96x = 56,359,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359,166.31/8,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.96

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