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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.05, 12,821.14 and 3,209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.05, 12,821.14 and 3,209.27 is: 4,814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.05 : 12,821.14 = 3,209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.05/12,821.14 = 3,209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.05x = 12,821.14 × 3,209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.05x = 41,146,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146,493.94/8,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.68

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