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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.47, 12,799.82 and 2,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.47, 12,799.82 and 2,987.42 is: 4,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.47 : 12,799.82 = 2,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.47/12,799.82 = 2,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.47x = 12,799.82 × 2,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.47x = 38,238,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,381.73/8,532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.51

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