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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.88, 12,688.11 and 3,528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.88, 12,688.11 and 3,528.41 is: 5,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.88 : 12,688.11 = 3,528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.88/12,688.11 = 3,528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.88x = 12,688.11 × 3,528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.88x = 44,768,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768,790.76/8,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.52

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