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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.08, 12,777.48 and 3,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.08, 12,777.48 and 3,322.80 is: 4,980.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.08 : 12,777.48 = 3,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.08/12,777.48 = 3,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.08x = 12,777.48 × 3,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.08x = 42,457,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,010.54/8,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.83

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