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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.19, 12,828.31 and 3,001.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.19, 12,828.31 and 3,001.97 is: 4,505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.19 : 12,828.31 = 3,001.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.19/12,828.31 = 3,001.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.19x = 12,828.31 × 3,001.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.19x = 38,510,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510,124.50/8,548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.06

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