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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.64, 12,802.86 and 3,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.64, 12,802.86 and 3,853.90 is: 5,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.64 : 12,802.86 = 3,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.64/12,802.86 = 3,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.64x = 12,802.86 × 3,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.64x = 49,340,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340,942.15/8,532.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.61

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