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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.34, 12,701.97 and 3,536.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.34, 12,701.97 and 3,536.31 is: 5,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.34 : 12,701.97 = 3,536.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.34/12,701.97 = 3,536.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.34x = 12,701.97 × 3,536.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.34x = 44,918,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918,055.90/8,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.61

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