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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.04, 12,829.68 and 3,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.04, 12,829.68 and 3,005.16 is: 4,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.04 : 12,829.68 = 3,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.04/12,829.68 = 3,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.04x = 12,829.68 × 3,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.04x = 38,555,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,241.15/8,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.31

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