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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.22, 12,825.03 and 3,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.22, 12,825.03 and 3,285.57 is: 4,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.22 : 12,825.03 = 3,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.22/12,825.03 = 3,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.22x = 12,825.03 × 3,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.22x = 42,137,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,137,533.82/8,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.55

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