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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.46, 12,691.79 and 3,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.46, 12,691.79 and 3,783.40 is: 5,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.46 : 12,691.79 = 3,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.46/12,691.79 = 3,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.46x = 12,691.79 × 3,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.46x = 48,018,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,146.85/8,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.27

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