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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.96, 12,791.52 and 3,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.96, 12,791.52 and 3,056.96 is: 4,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.96 : 12,791.52 = 3,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.96/12,791.52 = 3,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.96x = 12,791.52 × 3,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.96x = 39,103,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103,164.98/8,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.75

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