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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.28, 12,558.05 and 5,252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.28, 12,558.05 and 5,252.46 is: 7,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.28 : 12,558.05 = 5,252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.28/12,558.05 = 5,252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.28x = 12,558.05 × 5,252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.28x = 65,960,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960,655.30/8,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.34

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