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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.35, 13,004.14 and 3,474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.35, 13,004.14 and 3,474.63 is: 5,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.35 : 13,004.14 = 3,474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.35/13,004.14 = 3,474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.35x = 13,004.14 × 3,474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.35x = 45,184,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,574.97/8,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.59

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