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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.23, 12,742.96 and 3,230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.23, 12,742.96 and 3,230.97 is: 4,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.23 : 12,742.96 = 3,230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.23/12,742.96 = 3,230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.23x = 12,742.96 × 3,230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.23x = 41,172,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172,121.47/8,497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.36

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