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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.06, 12,791.47 and 3,262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.06, 12,791.47 and 3,262.03 is: 4,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.06 : 12,791.47 = 3,262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.06/12,791.47 = 3,262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.06x = 12,791.47 × 3,262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.06x = 41,726,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,158.88/8,527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.38

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