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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.35, 13,002.64 and 3,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.35, 13,002.64 and 3,473.63 is: 5,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.35 : 13,002.64 = 3,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.35/13,002.64 = 3,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.35x = 13,002.64 × 3,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.35x = 45,166,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166,360.38/8,667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.09

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