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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.28, 12,989.58 and 3,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.28, 12,989.58 and 3,464.02 is: 5,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.28 : 12,989.58 = 3,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.28/12,989.58 = 3,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.28x = 12,989.58 × 3,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.28x = 44,996,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,996,164.91/8,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.89

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