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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.96, 12,672.92 and 3,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.96, 12,672.92 and 3,256.08 is: 4,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.96 : 12,672.92 = 3,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.96/12,672.92 = 3,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.96x = 12,672.92 × 3,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.96x = 41,264,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,264,041.35/8,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.76

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