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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.35, 12,825.95 and 3,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.35, 12,825.95 and 3,003.08 is: 4,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.35 : 12,825.95 = 3,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.35/12,825.95 = 3,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.35x = 12,825.95 × 3,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.35x = 38,517,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517,274.78/8,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.29

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