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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534, 12,792.21 and 3,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534, 12,792.21 and 3,267.77 is: 4,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534 : 12,792.21 = 3,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534/12,792.21 = 3,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534x = 12,792.21 × 3,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534x = 41,802,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,000.07/8,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.29

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