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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.53, 12,823.66 and 3,002.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.53, 12,823.66 and 3,002.93 is: 4,504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.53 : 12,823.66 = 3,002.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.53/12,823.66 = 3,002.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.53x = 12,823.66 × 3,002.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.53x = 38,508,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508,481.70/8,549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.16

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