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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.22, 12,794.49 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.22, 12,794.49 and 2,604.96 is: 3,908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.22 : 12,794.49 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.22/12,794.49 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.22x = 12,794.49 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.22x = 33,329,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,329,134.67/8,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.10

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