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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.56, 12,799.49 and 3,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.56, 12,799.49 and 3,267.14 is: 4,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.56 : 12,799.49 = 3,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.56/12,799.49 = 3,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.56x = 12,799.49 × 3,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.56x = 41,817,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,817,645.43/8,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.10

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