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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.43, 12,828.26 and 2,629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.43, 12,828.26 and 2,629.08 is: 3,943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.43 : 12,828.26 = 2,629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.43/12,828.26 = 2,629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.43x = 12,828.26 × 2,629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.43x = 33,726,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726,464.23/8,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.49

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