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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.90, 12,794.84 and 3,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.90, 12,794.84 and 3,332.13 is: 4,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.90 : 12,794.84 = 3,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.90/12,794.84 = 3,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.90x = 12,794.84 × 3,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.90x = 42,634,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,070.21/8,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.19

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