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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.56, 12,408.62 and 2,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.56, 12,408.62 and 2,032.52 is: 3,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.56 : 12,408.62 = 2,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.56/12,408.62 = 2,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.56x = 12,408.62 × 2,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.56x = 25,220,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220,696.12/8,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.72

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