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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.75, 12,830.48 and 3,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.75, 12,830.48 and 3,287.54 is: 4,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.75 : 12,830.48 = 3,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.75/12,830.48 = 3,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.75x = 12,830.48 × 3,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.75x = 42,180,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,635.63/8,552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.82

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