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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.66, 12,985.92 and 3,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.66, 12,985.92 and 3,465.18 is: 5,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.66 : 12,985.92 = 3,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.66/12,985.92 = 3,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.66x = 12,985.92 × 3,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.66x = 44,998,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998,550.27/8,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.74

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