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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.02, 12,795.03 and 3,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.02, 12,795.03 and 3,332.25 is: 4,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.02 : 12,795.03 = 3,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.02/12,795.03 = 3,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.02x = 12,795.03 × 3,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.02x = 42,636,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636,238.72/8,530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.38

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