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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.32, 12,792.60 and 2,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.32, 12,792.60 and 2,982.24 is: 4,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.32 : 12,792.60 = 2,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.32/12,792.60 = 2,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.32x = 12,792.60 × 2,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.32x = 38,150,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,603.42/8,527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.93

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