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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.32, 12,742.96 and 2,652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.32, 12,742.96 and 2,652.38 is: 3,978.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.32 : 12,742.96 = 2,652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.32/12,742.96 = 2,652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.32x = 12,742.96 × 2,652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.32x = 33,799,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,172.24/8,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.56

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