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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.84, 12,670.56 and 3,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.84, 12,670.56 and 3,261.36 is: 4,889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.84 : 12,670.56 = 3,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.84/12,670.56 = 3,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.84x = 12,670.56 × 3,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.84x = 41,323,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323,257.56/8,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.26

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