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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.54, 12,744.78 and 3,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.54, 12,744.78 and 3,230.28 is: 4,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.54 : 12,744.78 = 3,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.54/12,744.78 = 3,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.54x = 12,744.78 × 3,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.54x = 41,169,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,207.94/8,496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.41

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