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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.96, 12,985.08 and 3,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.96, 12,985.08 and 3,974.88 is: 5,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.96 : 12,985.08 = 3,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.96/12,985.08 = 3,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.96x = 12,985.08 × 3,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.96x = 51,614,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614,134.79/8,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.84

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