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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.60, 12,996.12 and 3,468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.60, 12,996.12 and 3,468.88 is: 5,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.60 : 12,996.12 = 3,468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.60/12,996.12 = 3,468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.60x = 12,996.12 × 3,468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.60x = 45,081,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,081,980.75/8,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.01

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