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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.69, 12,646.16 and 3,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.69, 12,646.16 and 3,235.16 is: 4,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.69 : 12,646.16 = 3,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.69/12,646.16 = 3,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.69x = 12,646.16 × 3,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.69x = 40,912,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912,271.58/8,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.36

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