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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.60, 12,498.90 and 7,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.60, 12,498.90 and 7,652.20 is: 11,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.60 : 12,498.90 = 7,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.60/12,498.90 = 7,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.60x = 12,498.90 × 7,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.60x = 95,644,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,644,082.58/8,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.30

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