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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.40, 12,696.19 and 3,786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.40, 12,696.19 and 3,786.34 is: 5,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.40 : 12,696.19 = 3,786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.40/12,696.19 = 3,786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.40x = 12,696.19 × 3,786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.40x = 48,072,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072,092.04/8,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.67

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