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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.07, 12,803.66 and 3,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.07, 12,803.66 and 3,273.61 is: 4,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.07 : 12,803.66 = 3,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.07/12,803.66 = 3,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.07x = 12,803.66 × 3,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.07x = 41,914,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914,141.04/8,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.24

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