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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.02, 12,652.74 and 3,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.02, 12,652.74 and 3,242.52 is: 4,860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.02 : 12,652.74 = 3,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.02/12,652.74 = 3,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.02x = 12,652.74 × 3,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.02x = 41,026,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026,762.50/8,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.98

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