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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.72, 12,729.52 and 3,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.72, 12,729.52 and 3,219.56 is: 4,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.72 : 12,729.52 = 3,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.72/12,729.52 = 3,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.72x = 12,729.52 × 3,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.72x = 40,983,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983,453.41/8,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.13

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