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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.35, 12,761.23 and 3,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.35, 12,761.23 and 3,241.68 is: 4,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.35 : 12,761.23 = 3,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.35/12,761.23 = 3,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.35x = 12,761.23 × 3,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.35x = 41,367,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367,760.26/8,507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.59

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