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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.27, 12,799.34 and 4,144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.27, 12,799.34 and 4,144.33 is: 6,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.27 : 12,799.34 = 4,144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.27/12,799.34 = 4,144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.27x = 12,799.34 × 4,144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.27x = 53,044,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,688.74/8,529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.14

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