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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.51, 12,741.02 and 3,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.51, 12,741.02 and 3,232.46 is: 4,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.51 : 12,741.02 = 3,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.51/12,741.02 = 3,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.51x = 12,741.02 × 3,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.51x = 41,184,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,757.64/8,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.12

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