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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.58, 12,663.03 and 3,519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.58, 12,663.03 and 3,519.91 is: 5,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.58 : 12,663.03 = 3,519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.58/12,663.03 = 3,519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.58x = 12,663.03 × 3,519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.58x = 44,572,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,725.93/8,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.01

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