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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.48, 13,272.24 and 3,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.48, 13,272.24 and 3,007.52 is: 4,509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.48 : 13,272.24 = 3,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.48/13,272.24 = 3,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.48x = 13,272.24 × 3,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.48x = 39,916,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,527.24/8,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.08

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