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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.58, 12,780.38 and 3,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.58, 12,780.38 and 3,254.67 is: 4,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.58 : 12,780.38 = 3,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.58/12,780.38 = 3,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.58x = 12,780.38 × 3,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.58x = 41,595,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595,903.10/8,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.25

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