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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.88, 12,987.60 and 3,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.88, 12,987.60 and 3,465.04 is: 5,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.88 : 12,987.60 = 3,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.88/12,987.60 = 3,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.88x = 12,987.60 × 3,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.88x = 45,002,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002,553.50/8,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.27

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