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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.28, 12,834.36 and 3,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.28, 12,834.36 and 3,293.68 is: 4,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.28 : 12,834.36 = 3,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.28/12,834.36 = 3,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.28x = 12,834.36 × 3,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.28x = 42,272,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,274.84/8,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.34

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