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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.23, 12,774.36 and 3,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.23, 12,774.36 and 3,250.88 is: 4,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.23 : 12,774.36 = 3,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.23/12,774.36 = 3,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.23x = 12,774.36 × 3,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.23x = 41,527,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,527,961.23/8,517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.76

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