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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.86, 12,793.49 and 3,268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.86, 12,793.49 and 3,268.43 is: 4,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.86 : 12,793.49 = 3,268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.86/12,793.49 = 3,268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.86x = 12,793.49 × 3,268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.86x = 41,814,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814,666.68/8,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.28

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