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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.76, 12,974.10 and 3,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.76, 12,974.10 and 3,451.90 is: 5,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.76 : 12,974.10 = 3,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.76/12,974.10 = 3,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.76x = 12,974.10 × 3,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.76x = 44,785,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785,295.79/8,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.63

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