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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.08, 12,664.62 and 3,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.08, 12,664.62 and 3,250.17 is: 4,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.08 : 12,664.62 = 3,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.08/12,664.62 = 3,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.08x = 12,664.62 × 3,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.08x = 41,162,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,167.99/8,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.26

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