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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.40, 12,681.18 and 3,526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.40, 12,681.18 and 3,526.76 is: 5,289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.40 : 12,681.18 = 3,526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.40/12,681.18 = 3,526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.40x = 12,681.18 × 3,526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.40x = 44,723,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723,478.38/8,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.34

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