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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.79, 12,986.80 and 3,463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.79, 12,986.80 and 3,463.07 is: 5,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.79 : 12,986.80 = 3,463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.79/12,986.80 = 3,463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.79x = 12,986.80 × 3,463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.79x = 44,974,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,123.88/8,656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.25

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