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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.60, 12,688.35 and 3,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.60, 12,688.35 and 3,528.74 is: 5,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.60 : 12,688.35 = 3,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.60/12,688.35 = 3,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.60x = 12,688.35 × 3,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.60x = 44,773,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,888.18/8,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.30

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