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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.79, 13,003.30 and 3,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.79, 13,003.30 and 3,474.07 is: 5,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.79 : 13,003.30 = 3,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.79/13,003.30 = 3,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.79x = 13,003.30 × 3,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.79x = 45,174,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174,374.43/8,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.75

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