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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.94, 12,793.62 and 3,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.94, 12,793.62 and 3,264.44 is: 4,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.94 : 12,793.62 = 3,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.94/12,793.62 = 3,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.94x = 12,793.62 × 3,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.94x = 41,764,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764,004.87/8,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.46

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