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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.44, 12,794.84 and 3,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.44, 12,794.84 and 3,332.56 is: 4,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.44 : 12,794.84 = 3,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.44/12,794.84 = 3,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.44x = 12,794.84 × 3,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.44x = 42,639,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,571.99/8,528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.69

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