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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.22, 12,777.36 and 3,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.22, 12,777.36 and 3,252.88 is: 4,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.22 : 12,777.36 = 3,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.22/12,777.36 = 3,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.22x = 12,777.36 × 3,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.22x = 41,563,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,218.80/8,519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.76

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