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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.97, 12,749.95 and 3,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.97, 12,749.95 and 3,233.76 is: 4,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.97 : 12,749.95 = 3,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.97/12,749.95 = 3,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.97x = 12,749.95 × 3,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.97x = 41,230,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,246.44/8,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.64

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