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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.97, 12,698.41 and 3,533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.97, 12,698.41 and 3,533.93 is: 5,300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.97 : 12,698.41 = 3,533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.97/12,698.41 = 3,533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.97x = 12,698.41 × 3,533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.97x = 44,875,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875,314.96/8,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.05

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