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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.48, 12,984.72 and 3,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.48, 12,984.72 and 3,462.36 is: 5,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.48 : 12,984.72 = 3,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.48/12,984.72 = 3,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.48x = 12,984.72 × 3,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.48x = 44,957,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,957,775.14/8,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.54

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