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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.40, 13,253.10 and 8,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.40, 13,253.10 and 8,252.20 is: 12,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.40 : 13,253.10 = 8,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.40/13,253.10 = 8,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.40x = 13,253.10 × 8,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.40x = 109,367,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,367,231.82/8,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.30

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