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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.53, 12,611.70 and 3,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.53, 12,611.70 and 3,213 is: 4,819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.53 : 12,611.70 = 3,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.53/12,611.70 = 3,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.53x = 12,611.70 × 3,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.53x = 40,521,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,521,392.10/8,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.65

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