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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.52, 12,489.59 and 3,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.52, 12,489.59 and 3,060.72 is: 4,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.52 : 12,489.59 = 3,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.52/12,489.59 = 3,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.52x = 12,489.59 × 3,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.52x = 38,227,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227,122.60/8,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.46

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