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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.64, 12,971.22 and 3,448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.64, 12,971.22 and 3,448.50 is: 5,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.64 : 12,971.22 = 3,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.64/12,971.22 = 3,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.64x = 12,971.22 × 3,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.64x = 44,731,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731,252.17/8,642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.65

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