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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.80, 12,787.24 and 3,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.80, 12,787.24 and 3,332.40 is: 4,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.80 : 12,787.24 = 3,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.80/12,787.24 = 3,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.80x = 12,787.24 × 3,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.80x = 42,612,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,198.58/8,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.79

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