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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.05, 12,697.02 and 3,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.05, 12,697.02 and 3,535.72 is: 5,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.05 : 12,697.02 = 3,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.05/12,697.02 = 3,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.05x = 12,697.02 × 3,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.05x = 44,893,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893,075.81/8,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.72

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