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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.08, 12,792.14 and 3,330.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.08, 12,792.14 and 3,330.31 is: 4,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.08 : 12,792.14 = 3,330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.08/12,792.14 = 3,330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.08x = 12,792.14 × 3,330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.08x = 42,601,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,791.76/8,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.47

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