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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.27, 12,828.60 and 4,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.27, 12,828.60 and 4,845.30 is: 7,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.27 : 12,828.60 = 4,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.27/12,828.60 = 4,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.27x = 12,828.60 × 4,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.27x = 62,158,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158,415.58/8,552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.06

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