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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.33, 12,654.25 and 3,243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.33, 12,654.25 and 3,243.29 is: 4,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.33 : 12,654.25 = 3,243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.33/12,654.25 = 3,243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.33x = 12,654.25 × 3,243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.33x = 41,041,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,331.10/8,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.95

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