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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.42, 12,833.24 and 3,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.42, 12,833.24 and 3,874.50 is: 5,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.42 : 12,833.24 = 3,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.42/12,833.24 = 3,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.42x = 12,833.24 × 3,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.42x = 49,722,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722,369.01/8,555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.80

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