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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.63, 12,529.17 and 2,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.63, 12,529.17 and 2,429.28 is: 3,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.63 : 12,529.17 = 2,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.63/12,529.17 = 2,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.63x = 12,529.17 × 2,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.63x = 30,436,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,436,856.44/8,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.98

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