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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.04, 12,794.99 and 3,264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.04, 12,794.99 and 3,264.62 is: 4,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.04 : 12,794.99 = 3,264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.04/12,794.99 = 3,264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.04x = 12,794.99 × 3,264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.04x = 41,770,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,699.96/8,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.60

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