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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.13, 12,825.35 and 3,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.13, 12,825.35 and 3,283.75 is: 4,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.13 : 12,825.35 = 3,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.13/12,825.35 = 3,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.13x = 12,825.35 × 3,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.13x = 42,115,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115,243.06/8,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.26

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