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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.09, 12,822.81 and 3,874.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.09, 12,822.81 and 3,874.48 is: 5,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.09 : 12,822.81 = 3,874.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.09/12,822.81 = 3,874.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.09x = 12,822.81 × 3,874.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.09x = 49,681,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,720.89/8,557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.91

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