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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.66, 12,985.11 and 3,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.66, 12,985.11 and 3,461.94 is: 5,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.66 : 12,985.11 = 3,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.66/12,985.11 = 3,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.66x = 12,985.11 × 3,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.66x = 44,953,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,671.71/8,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.56

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