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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,491.53, 12,738.11 and 3,297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,491.53, 12,738.11 and 3,297.81 is: 4,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,491.53 : 12,738.11 = 3,297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,491.53/12,738.11 = 3,297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,491.53x = 12,738.11 × 3,297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,491.53x = 42,007,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,007,850.05/8,491.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.03

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