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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.70, 12,821.31 and 3,357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.70, 12,821.31 and 3,357.18 is: 5,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.70 : 12,821.31 = 3,357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.70/12,821.31 = 3,357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.70x = 12,821.31 × 3,357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.70x = 43,043,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043,445.51/8,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.73

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