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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468.55, 12,699.68 and 3,538.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468.55, 12,699.68 and 3,538.53 is: 5,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468.55 : 12,699.68 = 3,538.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468.55/12,699.68 = 3,538.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468.55x = 12,699.68 × 3,538.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468.55x = 44,938,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938,198.67/8,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.48

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