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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.26, 12,316.43 and 3,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.26, 12,316.43 and 3,464.75 is: 5,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.26 : 12,316.43 = 3,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.26/12,316.43 = 3,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.26x = 12,316.43 × 3,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.26x = 42,673,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,271.94/8,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.03

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