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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.62, 12,829.82 and 2,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.62, 12,829.82 and 2,312.67 is: 3,469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.62 : 12,829.82 = 2,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.62/12,829.82 = 2,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.62x = 12,829.82 × 2,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.62x = 29,671,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,139.82/8,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.25

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