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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.74, 12,615.89 and 3,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.74, 12,615.89 and 3,486.92 is: 5,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.74 : 12,615.89 = 3,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.74/12,615.89 = 3,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.74x = 12,615.89 × 3,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.74x = 43,990,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990,518.64/8,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.41

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