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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.96, 12,649.46 and 3,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.96, 12,649.46 and 3,240.05 is: 4,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.96 : 12,649.46 = 3,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.96/12,649.46 = 3,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.96x = 12,649.46 × 3,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.96x = 40,984,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984,803.43/8,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.08

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