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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.59, 12,660.03 and 3,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.59, 12,660.03 and 3,242.25 is: 4,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.59 : 12,660.03 = 3,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.59/12,660.03 = 3,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.59x = 12,660.03 × 3,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.59x = 41,046,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046,982.27/8,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.78

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