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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.51, 12,731.18 and 3,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.51, 12,731.18 and 3,556.52 is: 5,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.51 : 12,731.18 = 3,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.51/12,731.18 = 3,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.51x = 12,731.18 × 3,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.51x = 45,278,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,278,696.29/8,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.37

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