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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.93, 12,795.12 and 3,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.93, 12,795.12 and 3,265.44 is: 4,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.93 : 12,795.12 = 3,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.93/12,795.12 = 3,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.93x = 12,795.12 × 3,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.93x = 41,781,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781,696.65/8,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.97

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