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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.72, 12,652.62 and 3,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.72, 12,652.62 and 3,504.76 is: 5,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.72 : 12,652.62 = 3,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.72/12,652.62 = 3,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.72x = 12,652.62 × 3,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.72x = 44,344,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,396.47/8,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.36

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