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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.16, 12,701.69 and 3,536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.16, 12,701.69 and 3,536.12 is: 5,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.16 : 12,701.69 = 3,536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.16/12,701.69 = 3,536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.16x = 12,701.69 × 3,536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.16x = 44,914,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,914,700.04/8,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.32

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