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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.35, 12,672.52 and 2,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.35, 12,672.52 and 2,292.35 is: 3,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.35 : 12,672.52 = 2,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.35/12,672.52 = 2,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.35x = 12,672.52 × 2,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.35x = 29,049,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049,851.22/8,448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.52

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