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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.78, 12,679.32 and 2,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.78, 12,679.32 and 2,907.52 is: 4,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.78 : 12,679.32 = 2,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.78/12,679.32 = 2,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.78x = 12,679.32 × 2,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.78x = 36,865,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865,376.49/8,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.33

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