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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.92, 12,529.62 and 2,197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.92, 12,529.62 and 2,197.08 is: 3,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.92 : 12,529.62 = 2,197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.92/12,529.62 = 2,197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.92x = 12,529.62 × 2,197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.92x = 27,528,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,577.51/8,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.68

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