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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.78, 12,657.50 and 3,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.78, 12,657.50 and 3,243 is: 4,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.78 : 12,657.50 = 3,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.78/12,657.50 = 3,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.78x = 12,657.50 × 3,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.78x = 41,048,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048,272.50/8,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.09

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