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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.66, 12,408.95 and 2,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.66, 12,408.95 and 2,032.62 is: 3,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.66 : 12,408.95 = 2,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.66/12,408.95 = 2,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.66x = 12,408.95 × 2,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.66x = 25,222,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222,607.74/8,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.91

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