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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.09, 12,530.08 and 2,429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.09, 12,530.08 and 2,429.12 is: 3,644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.09 : 12,530.08 = 2,429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.09/12,530.08 = 2,429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.09x = 12,530.08 × 2,429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.09x = 30,437,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,437,053.39/8,352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.24

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