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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.62, 13,272.57 and 3,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.62, 13,272.57 and 3,312.06 is: 4,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.62 : 13,272.57 = 3,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.62/13,272.57 = 3,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.62x = 13,272.57 × 3,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.62x = 43,959,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,959,548.19/8,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.59

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