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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.52, 12,773.95 and 3,250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.52, 12,773.95 and 3,250.11 is: 4,876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.52 : 12,773.95 = 3,250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.52/12,773.95 = 3,250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.52x = 12,773.95 × 3,250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.52x = 41,516,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,516,742.63/8,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.57

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