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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.35, 12,804.49 and 4,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.35, 12,804.49 and 4,371.34 is: 6,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.35 : 12,804.49 = 4,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.35/12,804.49 = 4,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.35x = 12,804.49 × 4,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.35x = 55,972,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972,779.32/8,528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.14

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