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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.60, 12,990.12 and 3,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.60, 12,990.12 and 3,464.88 is: 5,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.60 : 12,990.12 = 3,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.60/12,990.12 = 3,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.60x = 12,990.12 × 3,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.60x = 45,009,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009,206.99/8,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.01

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