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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.30, 12,793.95 and 3,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.30, 12,793.95 and 3,912.30 is: 5,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.30 : 12,793.95 = 3,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.30/12,793.95 = 3,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.30x = 12,793.95 × 3,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.30x = 50,053,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,053,770.59/8,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.45

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