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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.20, 12,382.32 and 3,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.20, 12,382.32 and 3,511.44 is: 5,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.20 : 12,382.32 = 3,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.20/12,382.32 = 3,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.20x = 12,382.32 × 3,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.20x = 43,479,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,479,773.74/8,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.68

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