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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.59, 12,681.51 and 3,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.59, 12,681.51 and 3,522.88 is: 5,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.59 : 12,681.51 = 3,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.59/12,681.51 = 3,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.59x = 12,681.51 × 3,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.59x = 44,675,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675,437.95/8,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.91

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