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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.61, 12,747.38 and 3,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.61, 12,747.38 and 3,237.02 is: 4,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.61 : 12,747.38 = 3,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.61/12,747.38 = 3,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.61x = 12,747.38 × 3,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.61x = 41,263,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263,444.09/8,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.60

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