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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.22, 12,804.20 and 4,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.22, 12,804.20 and 4,371.10 is: 6,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.22 : 12,804.20 = 4,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.22/12,804.20 = 4,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.22x = 12,804.20 × 4,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.22x = 55,968,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968,401.15/8,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.73

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