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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.76, 12,817.08 and 3,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.76, 12,817.08 and 3,282.12 is: 4,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.76 : 12,817.08 = 3,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.76/12,817.08 = 3,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.76x = 12,817.08 × 3,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.76x = 42,067,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067,194.61/8,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.00

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