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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.08, 12,698.28 and 3,533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.08, 12,698.28 and 3,533.82 is: 5,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.08 : 12,698.28 = 3,533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.08/12,698.28 = 3,533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.08x = 12,698.28 × 3,533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.08x = 44,873,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,873,435.83/8,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.26

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