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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.04, 12,785.52 and 3,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.04, 12,785.52 and 3,258.96 is: 4,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.04 : 12,785.52 = 3,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.04/12,785.52 = 3,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.04x = 12,785.52 × 3,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.04x = 41,667,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,498.26/8,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.66

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