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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.92, 12,834.64 and 3,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.92, 12,834.64 and 3,625.02 is: 5,436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.92 : 12,834.64 = 3,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.92/12,834.64 = 3,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.92x = 12,834.64 × 3,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.92x = 46,525,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,826.69/8,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.58

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