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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.77, 12,793.19 and 3,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.77, 12,793.19 and 3,266.10 is: 4,894.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.77 : 12,793.19 = 3,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.77/12,793.19 = 3,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.77x = 12,793.19 × 3,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.77x = 41,783,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783,821.53/8,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.57

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