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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.88, 12,699.36 and 3,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.88, 12,699.36 and 3,271.68 is: 4,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.88 : 12,699.36 = 3,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.88/12,699.36 = 3,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.88x = 12,699.36 × 3,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.88x = 41,548,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,242.12/8,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.73

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