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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.81, 12,793.13 and 3,334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.81, 12,793.13 and 3,334.64 is: 5,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.81 : 12,793.13 = 3,334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.81/12,793.13 = 3,334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.81x = 12,793.13 × 3,334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.81x = 42,660,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660,498.33/8,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.93

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