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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.34, 12,686.97 and 3,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.34, 12,686.97 and 3,523.44 is: 5,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.34 : 12,686.97 = 3,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.34/12,686.97 = 3,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.34x = 12,686.97 × 3,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.34x = 44,701,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,701,777.58/8,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.18

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