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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.24, 12,998.88 and 4,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.24, 12,998.88 and 4,052.16 is: 6,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.24 : 12,998.88 = 4,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.24/12,998.88 = 4,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.24x = 12,998.88 × 4,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.24x = 52,673,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,673,541.58/8,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.21

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