Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.48, 12,528.72 and 2,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,352.48, 12,528.72 and 2,196 is: 3,294
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,352.48 : 12,528.72 = 2,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,352.48/12,528.72 = 2,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,352.48x = 12,528.72 × 2,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,352.48x = 27,513,069.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,513,069.12/8,352.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,294
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