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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.27, 12,664.26 and 3,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.27, 12,664.26 and 3,247.50 is: 4,869.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.27 : 12,664.26 = 3,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.27/12,664.26 = 3,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.27x = 12,664.26 × 3,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.27x = 41,127,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,127,184.35/8,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.85

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