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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.55, 12,698.18 and 3,537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.55, 12,698.18 and 3,537.53 is: 5,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.55 : 12,698.18 = 3,537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.55/12,698.18 = 3,537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.55x = 12,698.18 × 3,537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.55x = 44,920,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920,192.70/8,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.98

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