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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.43, 12,735.62 and 3,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.43, 12,735.62 and 3,297.95 is: 4,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.43 : 12,735.62 = 3,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.43/12,735.62 = 3,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.43x = 12,735.62 × 3,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.43x = 42,001,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,421.49/8,488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.08

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