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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.76, 12,986.10 and 3,459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.76, 12,986.10 and 3,459.90 is: 5,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.76 : 12,986.10 = 3,459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.76/12,986.10 = 3,459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.76x = 12,986.10 × 3,459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.76x = 44,930,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,607.39/8,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.63

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