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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.29, 12,733.44 and 4,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.29, 12,733.44 and 4,109.50 is: 6,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.29 : 12,733.44 = 4,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.29/12,733.44 = 4,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.29x = 12,733.44 × 4,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.29x = 52,328,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,071.68/8,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.31

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