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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.48, 12,761.42 and 3,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.48, 12,761.42 and 3,241.80 is: 4,862.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.48 : 12,761.42 = 3,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.48/12,761.42 = 3,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.48x = 12,761.42 × 3,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.48x = 41,369,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,955.15/8,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.78

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