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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.40, 12,823.19 and 3,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.40, 12,823.19 and 3,002.92 is: 4,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.40 : 12,823.19 = 3,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.40/12,823.19 = 3,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.40x = 12,823.19 × 3,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.40x = 38,507,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507,013.71/8,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.06

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