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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.96, 12,768.98 and 3,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.96, 12,768.98 and 3,249.59 is: 4,873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.96 : 12,768.98 = 3,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.96/12,768.98 = 3,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.96x = 12,768.98 × 3,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.96x = 41,493,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,869.63/8,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.63

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