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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.84, 13,003.80 and 3,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.84, 13,003.80 and 3,474.04 is: 5,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.84 : 13,003.80 = 3,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.84/13,003.80 = 3,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.84x = 13,003.80 × 3,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.84x = 45,175,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,721.35/8,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.28

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