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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.56, 12,794.28 and 3,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.56, 12,794.28 and 3,263.36 is: 4,895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.56 : 12,794.28 = 3,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.56/12,794.28 = 3,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.56x = 12,794.28 × 3,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.56x = 41,752,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752,341.58/8,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.02

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