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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.36, 12,797.26 and 3,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.36, 12,797.26 and 3,271.12 is: 4,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.36 : 12,797.26 = 3,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.36/12,797.26 = 3,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.36x = 12,797.26 × 3,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.36x = 41,861,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861,373.13/8,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.32

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