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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.18, 12,834.48 and 3,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.18, 12,834.48 and 3,295.74 is: 4,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.18 : 12,834.48 = 3,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.18/12,834.48 = 3,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.18x = 12,834.48 × 3,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.18x = 42,299,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,109.12/8,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.23

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