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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.09, 12,370.52 and 3,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.09, 12,370.52 and 3,572.30 is: 5,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.09 : 12,370.52 = 3,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.09/12,370.52 = 3,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.09x = 12,370.52 × 3,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.09x = 44,191,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191,248.45/8,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.51

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