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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.14, 12,949.72 and 3,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.14, 12,949.72 and 3,442.66 is: 5,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.14 : 12,949.72 = 3,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.14/12,949.72 = 3,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.14x = 12,949.72 × 3,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.14x = 44,581,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,552.49/8,633.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.00

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