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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.66, 12,776.46 and 3,324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.66, 12,776.46 and 3,324.90 is: 4,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.66 : 12,776.46 = 3,324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.66/12,776.46 = 3,324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.66x = 12,776.46 × 3,324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.66x = 42,480,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,451.85/8,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.41

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