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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.24, 12,809.04 and 3,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.24, 12,809.04 and 3,276.24 is: 4,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.24 : 12,809.04 = 3,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.24/12,809.04 = 3,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.24x = 12,809.04 × 3,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.24x = 41,965,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965,489.21/8,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.55

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