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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.26, 12,980.25 and 3,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.26, 12,980.25 and 3,456.54 is: 5,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.26 : 12,980.25 = 3,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.26/12,980.25 = 3,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.26x = 12,980.25 × 3,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.26x = 44,866,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866,753.34/8,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.75

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