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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.26, 12,755.27 and 3,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.26, 12,755.27 and 3,237.84 is: 4,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.26 : 12,755.27 = 3,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.26/12,755.27 = 3,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.26x = 12,755.27 × 3,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.26x = 41,299,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299,531.51/8,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.34

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