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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.48, 12,688.98 and 3,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.48, 12,688.98 and 3,266.48 is: 4,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.48 : 12,688.98 = 3,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.48/12,688.98 = 3,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.48x = 12,688.98 × 3,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.48x = 41,448,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,299.39/8,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.63

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