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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.78, 12,845.93 and 3,297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.78, 12,845.93 and 3,297.78 is: 4,947.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.78 : 12,845.93 = 3,297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.78/12,845.93 = 3,297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.78x = 12,845.93 × 3,297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.78x = 42,363,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363,034.55/8,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.35

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