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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.56, 12,761.28 and 3,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.56, 12,761.28 and 3,322.08 is: 4,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.56 : 12,761.28 = 3,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.56/12,761.28 = 3,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.56x = 12,761.28 × 3,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.56x = 42,393,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393,993.06/8,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.17

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