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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.26, 12,929.66 and 3,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.26, 12,929.66 and 3,424.74 is: 5,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.26 : 12,929.66 = 3,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.26/12,929.66 = 3,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.26x = 12,929.66 × 3,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.26x = 44,280,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,723.79/8,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.82

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