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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.52, 12,528.86 and 2,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.52, 12,528.86 and 2,196.52 is: 3,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.52 : 12,528.86 = 2,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.52/12,528.86 = 2,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.52x = 12,528.86 × 2,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.52x = 27,519,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519,891.57/8,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.80

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