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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.26, 12,827.79 and 3,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.26, 12,827.79 and 3,354.02 is: 5,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.26 : 12,827.79 = 3,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.26/12,827.79 = 3,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.26x = 12,827.79 × 3,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.26x = 43,024,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024,664.22/8,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.15

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