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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.88, 12,793.68 and 3,330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.88, 12,793.68 and 3,330.54 is: 4,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.88 : 12,793.68 = 3,330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.88/12,793.68 = 3,330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.88x = 12,793.68 × 3,330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.88x = 42,609,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,862.99/8,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.71

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