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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.38, 12,841.90 and 3,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.38, 12,841.90 and 3,297.52 is: 4,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.38 : 12,841.90 = 3,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.38/12,841.90 = 3,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.38x = 12,841.90 × 3,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.38x = 42,346,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346,471.14/8,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.22

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