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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.69, 12,755.81 and 3,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.69, 12,755.81 and 3,237.91 is: 4,856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.69 : 12,755.81 = 3,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.69/12,755.81 = 3,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.69x = 12,755.81 × 3,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.69x = 41,302,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302,100.98/8,503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.97

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