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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,539.52, 12,809.28 and 3,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,539.52, 12,809.28 and 3,344.72 is: 5,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,539.52 : 12,809.28 = 3,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,539.52/12,809.28 = 3,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,539.52x = 12,809.28 × 3,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,539.52x = 42,843,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,455.00/8,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.08

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