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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.76, 12,646.80 and 3,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.76, 12,646.80 and 3,236.04 is: 4,854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.76 : 12,646.80 = 3,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.76/12,646.80 = 3,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.76x = 12,646.80 × 3,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.76x = 40,925,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925,550.67/8,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.89

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