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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.44, 12,973.38 and 3,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.44, 12,973.38 and 3,974.76 is: 5,956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.44 : 12,973.38 = 3,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.44/12,973.38 = 3,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.44x = 12,973.38 × 3,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.44x = 51,566,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566,071.89/8,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.96

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