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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.64, 12,727.50 and 3,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.64, 12,727.50 and 3,556.14 is: 5,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.64 : 12,727.50 = 3,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.64/12,727.50 = 3,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.64x = 12,727.50 × 3,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.64x = 45,260,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,771.85/8,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.18

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