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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.06, 12,801.11 and 3,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.06, 12,801.11 and 3,267.84 is: 4,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.06 : 12,801.11 = 3,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.06/12,801.11 = 3,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.06x = 12,801.11 × 3,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.06x = 41,831,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831,962.96/8,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.77

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