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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.24, 12,734.88 and 4,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.24, 12,734.88 and 4,335.12 is: 6,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.24 : 12,734.88 = 4,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.24/12,734.88 = 4,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.24x = 12,734.88 × 4,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.24x = 55,207,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207,232.99/8,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.26

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