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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.26, 12,843.10 and 3,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.26, 12,843.10 and 3,298.90 is: 4,945.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.26 : 12,843.10 = 3,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.26/12,843.10 = 3,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.26x = 12,843.10 × 3,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.26x = 42,368,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368,102.59/8,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.35

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