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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.62, 12,751.86 and 3,240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.62, 12,751.86 and 3,240.02 is: 4,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.62 : 12,751.86 = 3,240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.62/12,751.86 = 3,240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.62x = 12,751.86 × 3,240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.62x = 41,316,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,281.44/8,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.10

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