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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.72, 12,995.57 and 3,468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.72, 12,995.57 and 3,468.38 is: 5,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.72 : 12,995.57 = 3,468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.72/12,995.57 = 3,468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.72x = 12,995.57 × 3,468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.72x = 45,073,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073,518.77/8,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.56

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