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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.76, 12,820.08 and 3,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.76, 12,820.08 and 3,284.12 is: 4,925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.76 : 12,820.08 = 3,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.76/12,820.08 = 3,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.76x = 12,820.08 × 3,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.76x = 42,102,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,681.13/8,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.00

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