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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.96, 12,775.86 and 4,364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.96, 12,775.86 and 4,364.01 is: 6,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.96 : 12,775.86 = 4,364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.96/12,775.86 = 4,364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.96x = 12,775.86 × 4,364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.96x = 55,753,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753,980.80/8,532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.96

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