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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.84, 12,702.69 and 3,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.84, 12,702.69 and 3,533.94 is: 5,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.84 : 12,702.69 = 3,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.84/12,702.69 = 3,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.84x = 12,702.69 × 3,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.84x = 44,890,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,544.30/8,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.92

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