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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.54, 12,484.53 and 3,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.54, 12,484.53 and 3,392.52 is: 5,089.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.54 : 12,484.53 = 3,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.54/12,484.53 = 3,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.54x = 12,484.53 × 3,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.54x = 42,354,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354,017.72/8,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.07

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