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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.94, 12,792.33 and 2,982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.94, 12,792.33 and 2,982.25 is: 4,472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.94 : 12,792.33 = 2,982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.94/12,792.33 = 2,982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.94x = 12,792.33 × 2,982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.94x = 38,149,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,942.13/8,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.47

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