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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.27, 12,698.24 and 3,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.27, 12,698.24 and 3,269.07 is: 4,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.27 : 12,698.24 = 3,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.27/12,698.24 = 3,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.27x = 12,698.24 × 3,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.27x = 41,511,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,511,419.09/8,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.42

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