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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.28, 12,811.80 and 4,843.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.28, 12,811.80 and 4,843.08 is: 7,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.28 : 12,811.80 = 4,843.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.28/12,811.80 = 4,843.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.28x = 12,811.80 × 4,843.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.28x = 62,048,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,572.34/8,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.21

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