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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.04, 12,682.80 and 3,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.04, 12,682.80 and 3,264.80 is: 4,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.04 : 12,682.80 = 3,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.04/12,682.80 = 3,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.04x = 12,682.80 × 3,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.04x = 41,406,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406,805.44/8,455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.29

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