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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.94, 12,848.87 and 3,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.94, 12,848.87 and 3,300.52 is: 4,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.94 : 12,848.87 = 3,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.94/12,848.87 = 3,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.94x = 12,848.87 × 3,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.94x = 42,407,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,407,952.41/8,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.45

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