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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.76, 12,822.54 and 3,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.76, 12,822.54 and 3,350.50 is: 5,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.76 : 12,822.54 = 3,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.76/12,822.54 = 3,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.76x = 12,822.54 × 3,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.76x = 42,961,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,920.27/8,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.87

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