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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.79, 12,785.63 and 3,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.79, 12,785.63 and 3,262.28 is: 4,892.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.79 : 12,785.63 = 3,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.79/12,785.63 = 3,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.79x = 12,785.63 × 3,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.79x = 41,710,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,710,224.80/8,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.24

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