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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.31, 12,792.38 and 3,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.31, 12,792.38 and 3,334.14 is: 5,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.31 : 12,792.38 = 3,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.31/12,792.38 = 3,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.31x = 12,792.38 × 3,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.31x = 42,651,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,601.16/8,528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.18

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