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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.95, 12,788.16 and 2,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.95, 12,788.16 and 2,683.23 is: 4,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.95 : 12,788.16 = 2,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.95/12,788.16 = 2,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.95x = 12,788.16 × 2,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.95x = 34,313,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,574.56/8,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.08

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