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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.04, 12,696.26 and 3,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.04, 12,696.26 and 3,531.28 is: 5,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.04 : 12,696.26 = 3,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.04/12,696.26 = 3,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.04x = 12,696.26 × 3,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.04x = 44,834,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,834,049.01/8,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.26

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