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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.54, 12,792.74 and 3,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.54, 12,792.74 and 3,263.11 is: 4,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.54 : 12,792.74 = 3,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.54/12,792.74 = 3,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.54x = 12,792.74 × 3,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.54x = 41,744,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,744,081.76/8,532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.34

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