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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.24, 12,788.38 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.24, 12,788.38 and 2,682.04 is: 4,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.24 : 12,788.38 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.24/12,788.38 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.24x = 12,788.38 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.24x = 34,298,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,946.70/8,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.22

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