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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.26, 12,664.50 and 3,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.26, 12,664.50 and 3,514.76 is: 5,268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.26 : 12,664.50 = 3,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.26/12,664.50 = 3,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.26x = 12,664.50 × 3,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.26x = 44,512,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512,678.02/8,448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.86

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