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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.74, 12,993.45 and 3,327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.74, 12,993.45 and 3,327.05 is: 4,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.74 : 12,993.45 = 3,327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.74/12,993.45 = 3,327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.74x = 12,993.45 × 3,327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.74x = 43,229,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229,792.86/8,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.17

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