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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.13, 12,452.74 and 3,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.13, 12,452.74 and 3,372.27 is: 5,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.13 : 12,452.74 = 3,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.13/12,452.74 = 3,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.13x = 12,452.74 × 3,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.13x = 41,993,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993,946.39/8,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.21

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