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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.52, 12,409.92 and 3,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.52, 12,409.92 and 3,346.32 is: 5,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.52 : 12,409.92 = 3,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.52/12,409.92 = 3,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.52x = 12,409.92 × 3,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.52x = 41,527,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,527,563.49/8,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.52

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