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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.52, 12,563.36 and 2,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.52, 12,563.36 and 2,219.52 is: 3,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.52 : 12,563.36 = 2,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.52/12,563.36 = 2,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.52x = 12,563.36 × 2,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.52x = 27,884,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,628.79/8,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.30

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