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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.66, 12,986.61 and 3,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.66, 12,986.61 and 3,462.94 is: 5,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.66 : 12,986.61 = 3,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.66/12,986.61 = 3,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.66x = 12,986.61 × 3,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.66x = 44,971,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,851.23/8,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.06

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