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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.85, 13,004.89 and 3,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.85, 13,004.89 and 3,475.13 is: 5,213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.85 : 13,004.89 = 3,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.85/13,004.89 = 3,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.85x = 13,004.89 × 3,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.85x = 45,193,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,683.39/8,668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.34

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