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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.14, 12,682.70 and 3,257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.14, 12,682.70 and 3,257.37 is: 4,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.14 : 12,682.70 = 3,257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.14/12,682.70 = 3,257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.14x = 12,682.70 × 3,257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.14x = 41,312,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,246.50/8,455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.05

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