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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.27, 12,789.44 and 3,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.27, 12,789.44 and 3,263.60 is: 4,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.27 : 12,789.44 = 3,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.27/12,789.44 = 3,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.27x = 12,789.44 × 3,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.27x = 41,739,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,600.07/8,534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.82

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