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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.54, 12,837.82 and 3,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.54, 12,837.82 and 3,222.72 is: 4,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.54 : 12,837.82 = 3,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.54/12,837.82 = 3,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.54x = 12,837.82 × 3,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.54x = 41,372,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372,742.35/8,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.09

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