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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.01, 12,838.99 and 3,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.01, 12,838.99 and 3,297.93 is: 4,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.01 : 12,838.99 = 3,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.01/12,838.99 = 3,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.01x = 12,838.99 × 3,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.01x = 42,342,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,009.61/8,564.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.18

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