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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.72 and 3,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.72 and 3,103.80 is: 4,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.52 : 12,552.72 = 3,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.52/12,552.72 = 3,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.52x = 12,552.72 × 3,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.52x = 38,961,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,132.34/8,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.12

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