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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.32, 12,396.33 and 6,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.32, 12,396.33 and 6,182.52 is: 9,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.32 : 12,396.33 = 6,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.32/12,396.33 = 6,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.32x = 12,396.33 × 6,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.32x = 76,640,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640,558.15/8,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.70

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