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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.62, 12,717.05 and 3,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.62, 12,717.05 and 3,548.48 is: 5,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.62 : 12,717.05 = 3,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.62/12,717.05 = 3,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.62x = 12,717.05 × 3,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.62x = 45,126,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,116.26/8,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.71

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