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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.52, 12,415.59 and 3,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.52, 12,415.59 and 3,348.63 is: 5,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.52 : 12,415.59 = 3,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.52/12,415.59 = 3,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.52x = 12,415.59 × 3,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.52x = 41,575,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575,217.14/8,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.88

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