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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.40, 12,734.24 and 3,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.40, 12,734.24 and 3,292.48 is: 4,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.40 : 12,734.24 = 3,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.40/12,734.24 = 3,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.40x = 12,734.24 × 3,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.40x = 41,927,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,927,230.52/8,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.52

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