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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.84, 12,829.32 and 3,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.84, 12,829.32 and 3,871.92 is: 5,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.84 : 12,829.32 = 3,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.84/12,829.32 = 3,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.84x = 12,829.32 × 3,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.84x = 49,674,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,100.69/8,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.27

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