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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.38, 12,524.52 and 3,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.38, 12,524.52 and 3,158.66 is: 4,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.38 : 12,524.52 = 3,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.38/12,524.52 = 3,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.38x = 12,524.52 × 3,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.38x = 39,560,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,700.34/8,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.46

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