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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.30, 13,292.19 and 3,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.30, 13,292.19 and 3,525.48 is: 5,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.30 : 13,292.19 = 3,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.30/13,292.19 = 3,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.30x = 13,292.19 × 3,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.30x = 46,861,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,350.00/8,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.72

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