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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.32, 12,658.98 and 3,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.32, 12,658.98 and 3,241.55 is: 4,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.32 : 12,658.98 = 3,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.32/12,658.98 = 3,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.32x = 12,658.98 × 3,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.32x = 41,034,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034,760.42/8,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.33

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