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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.31, 12,784.46 and 3,257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.31, 12,784.46 and 3,257.37 is: 4,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.31 : 12,784.46 = 3,257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.31/12,784.46 = 3,257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.31x = 12,784.46 × 3,257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.31x = 41,643,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,700.18/8,524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.29

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