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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.48, 12,979.20 and 2,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.48, 12,979.20 and 2,496 is: 3,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.48 : 12,979.20 = 2,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.48/12,979.20 = 2,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.48x = 12,979.20 × 2,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.48x = 32,396,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396,083.20/8,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.14

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