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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.04, 12,679.43 and 3,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.04, 12,679.43 and 3,522.18 is: 5,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.04 : 12,679.43 = 3,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.04/12,679.43 = 3,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.04x = 12,679.43 × 3,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.04x = 44,659,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,153.75/8,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.83

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