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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.49, 13,008.60 and 3,406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.49, 13,008.60 and 3,406.17 is: 5,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.49 : 13,008.60 = 3,406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.49/13,008.60 = 3,406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.49x = 13,008.60 × 3,406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.49x = 44,309,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309,503.06/8,667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.15

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