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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.06, 12,807.33 and 3,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.06, 12,807.33 and 3,277.65 is: 4,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.06 : 12,807.33 = 3,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.06/12,807.33 = 3,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.06x = 12,807.33 × 3,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.06x = 41,977,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,945.17/8,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.11

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