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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.74, 12,977.82 and 3,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.74, 12,977.82 and 3,459.78 is: 5,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.74 : 12,977.82 = 3,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.74/12,977.82 = 3,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.74x = 12,977.82 × 3,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.74x = 44,900,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900,402.08/8,656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.76

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