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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.08, 12,826.46 and 3,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.08, 12,826.46 and 3,619.76 is: 5,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.08 : 12,826.46 = 3,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.08/12,826.46 = 3,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.08x = 12,826.46 × 3,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.08x = 46,428,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,706.85/8,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.21

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