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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.75, 12,769.79 and 3,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.75, 12,769.79 and 3,248.91 is: 4,874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.75 : 12,769.79 = 3,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.75/12,769.79 = 3,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.75x = 12,769.79 × 3,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.75x = 41,487,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487,898.43/8,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.19

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