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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.08, 12,788.02 and 3,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.08, 12,788.02 and 3,330 is: 4,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.08 : 12,788.02 = 3,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.08/12,788.02 = 3,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.08x = 12,788.02 × 3,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.08x = 42,584,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,106.60/8,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.74

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