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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.84, 12,794.75 and 3,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.84, 12,794.75 and 3,332.07 is: 4,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.84 : 12,794.75 = 3,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.84/12,794.75 = 3,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.84x = 12,794.75 × 3,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.84x = 42,633,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,002.63/8,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.10

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