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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.08, 12,796.26 and 4,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.08, 12,796.26 and 4,149.24 is: 6,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.08 : 12,796.26 = 4,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.08/12,796.26 = 4,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.08x = 12,796.26 × 4,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.08x = 53,094,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094,753.84/8,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.23

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