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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.33, 12,999.26 and 5,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.33, 12,999.26 and 5,538.42 is: 8,320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.33 : 12,999.26 = 5,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.33/12,999.26 = 5,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.33x = 12,999.26 × 5,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.33x = 71,995,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995,375.42/8,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.92

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